Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,600. This is +85%, or $1,650, higher than the national average.

$3.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

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Total rentals

636

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,600. This is +85%, or $1,650, higher than the national average.

$3.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
28%
48%
19%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Somerville, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Somerville, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Somerville, MA is $3,590. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA costs about $2,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,500. Houses for rent in Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,900

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,100

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,900

1%

2%

Studio

$2,500

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Somerville, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Somerville, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Somerville, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Somerville

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,375
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 7% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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38 Craigie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

10 Cutter Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville

10 Cutter Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144

5 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

315 Beacon St Apt B #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

5 beds

2 baths

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 5

95-97 Marion Street - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

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Excellent

95-97 Marion Street

95 Marion St, Somerville, MA 02143

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$4,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

57 Oak St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

15 Cypress St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

APARTMENT - Somerville, MA

15 Cypress St #A, Somerville, MA 02143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

509 Medford St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Magoun Square 2 BR

509 Medford St #2, Somerville, MA 02145

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 3