Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Davis Square

$2,900/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Davis Square is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$4.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Davis Square

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Davis Square rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Average rent prices in Davis Square have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Davis Square run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,645

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,100

6%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,700

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,925

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,025
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Davis Square, Somerville, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Aggasiz Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Discover rentals in Davis Square, Somerville, MA

123 Orchard St #46 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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5d+ ago

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37 Davis Sq #2, Somerville, MA 02144

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville

3 beds

1 bath

$3,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
7 Windom St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Davis Square condo for rent in Somerville

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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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 $2,900 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Davis Square?

Average rent prices in Davis Square have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Davis Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Davis Square is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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).

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