Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Somerville, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,100. This is +57% higher than the national average.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,100

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

574

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,100. This is +57% higher than the national average.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
43%
39%
11%
2%
$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 comparables in
Somerville, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Somerville, MA is $3,042. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA costs about $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$3,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,575

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,700

4%

4%

Studio

$2,485

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,485

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$3,100
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Somerville, MA

91 Belmont Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.4

Very good

91 Belmont Street Unit 2

91 Belmont St Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

23 Granite Street Unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

23 Granite Street Unit 3

23 Granite St Unit 3, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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

Apartment for rent

Main St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ten Hills apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Partridge Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Winter Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

87 Bartlett St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winter Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1