Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Somerville
$3,350/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in East Somerville is $3,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Somerville
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,350, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in East Somerville run $2,607 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,505 |  11% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 4% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 2% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $4,215 | |
Porter Square | $3,600 | |
Riverside | $3,200 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $3,948 | |
West End | $3,512 | |
Winter Hill | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,350 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,997 | No Change | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,460 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$3,948
West End
Average rent
$3,512
Area Iv
Average rent
$4,215
Porter Square
Average rent
$3,600
Riverside
Average rent
$3,200
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
9%
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
72%higher than the national median
102%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 15% 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
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
17h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,621–$10,839
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,185
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
145 Pearl St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
17h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,621–$10,839
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
109 Perkins St #2F, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,185
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
25 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
2 beds
2 baths
$3,495
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
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,621–$10,839
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,185
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
164 Broadway #2, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
$3,050
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
14 Flint St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
3 beds
2 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
6 Lincoln Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
109 Perkins St #2F, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
164 Broadway #2, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
$3,050
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
6h ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
24 Kensington Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $3,350 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Somerville?
Average rent prices in East Somerville have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does East Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Somerville is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $134,000/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).