Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Somerville
$3,125/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in East Somerville is $3,125 per month as of July 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Somerville
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in East Somerville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Rent prices in East Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Somerville is $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,425. 1-bedroom apartments in East Somerville run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,750 |  2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 9% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,740 | 1% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $4,125 | |
Porter Square | $3,625 | |
Riverside | $3,200 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $4,165 | |
West End | $3,750 | |
Winter Hill | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,425 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,380 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,740
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
36%
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$4,165
West End
Average rent
$3,750
Area Iv
Average rent
$4,125
Porter Square
Average rent
$3,625
Riverside
Average rent
$3,200
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,425
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Somerville, 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 East Somerville, Somerville, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Somerville and Thompson Square Bunker Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Somerville
62%higher than the national median
116%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 25% lower than the median rent in Thompson Square Bunker Hill, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in East Somerville, Somerville, MA
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,943–$9,677
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
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
36 Florence St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
East Somerville condo for rent in Somerville
17 Vermont Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,943–$9,677
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
23 Pennsylvania Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
5 beds
2 baths
$5,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
$2,975
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
17h ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
17 Otis St #17-1, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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 1
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,943–$9,677
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
27 Caldwell St #2, Somerville, MA 02129
4 beds
2 baths
$4,995
$4,095
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
$2,975
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
20 Dell St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
27 Caldwell St #2, Somerville, MA 02129
4 beds
2 baths
$4,995
$4,095
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 Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
20 Dell St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
21 Franklin St #8, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
$2,975
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
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Frequently asked questions for East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the East Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in East Somerville?
The average rent in East Somerville is $3,125 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Somerville?
Average rent prices in East Somerville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does East Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Somerville is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,195 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in East Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/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).