Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Somerville rent stands today
Somerville, MA rent rose 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,400/month. Renters today are paying $260 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $3,600/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Somerville runs roughly 1.8× the national median of $1,900/month, placing it among pricier metro areas. The market offers 496 total rentals, mostly apartments, for renters prioritizing location over affordability.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Somerville sit around $2,650/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,750/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,700/month, spanning a broad range of prices across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Davis Square rents fell 14.0% year over year to $2,895/month across 29 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 9.7% rise. This local cooldown stands out amid rising rents in Somerville.
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,400/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
496
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $3,381, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,650 | 1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $2,895 | |
East Somerville | $3,025 | |
Mystic River | $3,805 | |
Powder House | $3,400 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,337 | |
Spring Hill | $2,900 | |
Ten Hills | $3,475 | |
Ward Two | $3,500 | |
West Somerville | $4,000 | |
Winter Hill | $3,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,381 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 |  3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,267 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Spring Hill
Average rent
$2,900
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,500
Powder House
Average rent
$3,400
Mystic River
Average rent
$3,805
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,025
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,000
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,475
Davis Square
Average rent
$2,895
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,337
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,175
Apartments
Average rent
$3,381
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,267
Last 30 days
12%
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
79%higher than the national median
79%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
4d ago
5 Edgar Ter, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Teele Square apartment for rent in Somerville
57 Newbury St #1, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,375
$1,125
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 Sep 15
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
11 Houghton Street #3, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
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 Jan 9
2h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,750
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
333 Great River Rd #2291A, Somerville, MA 02145
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,955–$5,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Mystic River apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
2 baths
$5,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Verified
65 Newton St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
3 baths
$5,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
11h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$9,844
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
Verified
17 Otis St #17-2, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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 Oct 1
2h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$4,170
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
2h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,750
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
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$9,844
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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
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
Verified
17 Otis St #17-2, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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 Oct 1
2h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$4,170
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–2 beds
1 bath
$3,230–$9,844
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
2h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$4,170
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
2h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,750
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
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
$3,700
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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Somerville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville are Davis Square ($2,895/mo), Spring Hill ($2,900/mo), and East Somerville ($3,025/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?
February offers the best rental deals in Somerville, with prices running about 16% lower than May's peak rates. July and May see the most competition with higher demand compared to available inventory.
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).