Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,200. This is +65%, or $1,263, higher than the national average.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

431

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,200. This is +65%, or $1,263, higher than the national average.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
42%
41%
12%
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 price trends in
Somerville, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,145. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA costs about $2,650 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 $4,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,650

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$4,695

No Change

4%

Studio

$2,450

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

Last 30 days

No Change

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$3,200
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,209
increased by66%

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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96 Glen St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
34 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
16 Cypress St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
81 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
148 Albion St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
83 Orchard Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US
10 Quincy Street, Somerville, MA 02143, US
388 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
38 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
226 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
29 29 Craigie Street, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
309 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
12a Saginaw Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
145 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
61 Adams St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
76 Fremont St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
4 Forster St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA

23 Granite Street Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

23 Granite Street Unit 1

23 Granite St Unit 1, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$795

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

91 Belmont Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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 and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

29 Bailey Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

Ten Hills apartment for rent in Somerville

ONE Private ROOM $1280 (Inc all Utilities+WiFi+Cleaning)

29 Bailey Rd #2, Somerville, MA 02145

1 bed

1 bath

$1,280

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

63 Prichard Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville

Fully furnished, all utilities included private room in Cambridge

63 Prichard Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

2 Central St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 Central St #4, Somerville, MA 02143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

25 Florence St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

25 Florence St #1, Somerville, MA 02145

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Skehan St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

Skehan St #3, Somerville, MA 02143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

$2,350

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

57 Oak St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

57 Oak St #2, Somerville, MA 02143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

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