Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Davis Square
$2,850/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Davis Square is $2,850 per month as of November 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Davis Square
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Davis Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Davis Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Rent prices in Davis Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Davis Square is $2,850, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Davis Square run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,109.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change |  17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,378 | 11% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 6% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,925 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
Harvard Square | $3,782 | |
Inman Square | $3,200 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
Porter Square | $3,322 | |
Ward Two | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,850 | 3% | 14% | |
Condos | $3,200 | 33% | 8% | |
Houses | $4,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,378
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,925
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,782
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,200
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Porter Square
Average rent
$3,322
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in Davis Square, 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 Davis Square, Somerville, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Davis Square and Aggasiz Harvard University by all bedroom counts and property types.
Davis Square
50%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Davis Square, Somerville, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Aggasiz Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
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5d+ ago
Verified
37 Davis Sq #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$4,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
38 Day St #20, Somerville, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
Studio
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 16
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
116 Holland St #1A, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$5,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
2 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
2 baths
$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
37 Davis Sq #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
Studio
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
103 Orchard Street ##4, Somerville, MA 02144
Studio
1 bath
$2,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Davis Square rental market.
How much is rent in Davis Square?
The average rent in Davis Square is $2,850 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Davis Square?
Average rent prices in Davis Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Davis Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Davis Square is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Davis Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Davis Square, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).