Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Somerville rent stands today
Somerville, MA rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,578/month. Renters are paying $181 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Somerville runs roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros in the region. The market offers 669 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Somerville rent for $2,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,900/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,800/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Spring Hill rents climbed 15.8% year over year to $3,300/month, outpacing the citywide 2.2% rise. In contrast, Prospect Hill and Davis Square cooled with declines of 9.5% and 8.8%, respectively, revealing divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,578/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,578 per month as of June 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,628 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
669
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Somerville, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,550, whereas a house costs $4,112. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,550 |  3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $3,350 | |
East Somerville | $3,500 | |
Mystic River | $3,690 | |
Powder House | $3,600 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,100 | |
Spring Hill | $3,300 | |
Ten Hills | $3,700 | |
Ward Two | $3,795 | |
West Somerville | $4,037 | |
Winter Hill | $3,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,725 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,112 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,280 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,795
Spring Hill
Average rent
$3,300
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,500
Powder House
Average rent
$3,600
Mystic River
Average rent
$3,690
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,700
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,350
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,037
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,100
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,400
Apartments
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,112
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Somerville, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Somerville and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Somerville
83%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA
5d+ ago
West Somerville townhouse for rent in Somerville
7 Dickson St #E, Somerville, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
38 Craigie St, Somerville, MA 02143
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
8h ago
West Somerville townhouse for rent in Somerville
7 Dickson St #C, Somerville, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$10,927
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$7,215
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Powder House townhouse for rent in Somerville
83 Alpine St #3, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
$6,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$9,798
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$9,798
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,997
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$7,215
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
109 Perkins St #2F, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$9,798
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
27 Caldwell St #2, Somerville, MA 02129
4 beds
2 baths
$5,230
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 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,205
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,997
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$9,677
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,997
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$7,215
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
48 Derby St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
4 beds
2 baths
$4,626
$4,522
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Somerville, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,578 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,628 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Somerville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville are Prospect Hill ($3,100/mo), Spring Hill ($3,300/mo), and Davis Square ($3,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $143,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Somerville?
Somerville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,300 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced different market conditions, with 1-bedrooms seeing a decline and 2-bedrooms remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).