Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Somerville rent stands today
Somerville, MA rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,400/month. Renters today are paying $201 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 2.8% month over month since peaking at $3,600 in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Somerville runs roughly 1.75× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The city offers a total of 578 rentals, mostly apartments, reflecting a competitive market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Somerville rent for $2,530/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,260/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,700 and 4+ bedrooms at $4,600. Apartments make up 88.8% of rentals, with houses renting higher at $3,622/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Davis Square rents fell 14.7% year over year to $2,900/month across 50 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 6.2% rise. This local cooldown shows variation within Somerville's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,400/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,460 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
578
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $3,400, whereas a house costs $3,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,235.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,530 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,660 |  2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,260 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,600 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $2,900 | |
East Somerville | $3,000 | |
Mystic River | $3,790 | |
Powder House | $3,500 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,000 | |
Spring Hill | $3,100 | |
Ten Hills | $3,500 | |
Ward Two | $3,500 | |
West Somerville | $3,600 | |
Winter Hill | $3,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,622 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,530
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,660
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,260
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Spring Hill
Average rent
$3,100
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,500
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,000
Powder House
Average rent
$3,500
Mystic River
Average rent
$3,790
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,500
West Somerville
Average rent
$3,600
Davis Square
Average rent
$2,900
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,150
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,622
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
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
75%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is equal to the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA
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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
18 Benedict St #7, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
18 Benedict St #8, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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 9
5d+ ago
Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,428–$6,670
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
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,096–$9,677
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Prospect Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
16 Putnam St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,096–$9,677
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
17 Otis St #17-1, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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
3h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,428–$6,670
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
1d ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$4,110
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
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,096–$9,677
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$4,110
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
3d ago
Verified
373 Highland Ave #301, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
373 Highland Ave #302, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,428–$6,670
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
1d ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$4,110
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
$4,795
$3,995
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
Available Aug 15
7h ago
Verified
109 Orchard St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$4,250
$3,900
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 $3,400 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,460 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Somerville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville are Davis Square ($2,900/mo), East Somerville ($3,000/mo), and Prospect Hill ($3,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Somerville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Somerville average around $2,690/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,350/month.
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).