Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Somerville
$2,900/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in East Somerville is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Somerville
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in East Somerville run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,647 |  20% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Area Iv | $3,815 | |
Porter Square | $3,650 | |
Riverside | $3,400 | |
Thompson Square Bunker Hill | $4,237 | |
West End | $3,180 | |
Winter Hill | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 5% | 2% | |
Condos | $3,200 | 5% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 20% | 40% | |
Rooms | $1,287 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
13%
Thompson Square Bunker Hill
Average rent
$4,237
West End
Average rent
$3,180
Area Iv
Average rent
$3,815
Porter Square
Average rent
$3,650
Riverside
Average rent
$3,400
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
40%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
8%
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
53%higher than the national median
123%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 32% lower than the median rent in Thompson Square Bunker Hill, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Price dropped $200Fees 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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
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
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
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 Oct 20
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
13 Knowlton St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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 1
4h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$8,132
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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,745
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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 1
4h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$8,132
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,745
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
East Somerville condo for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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.Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$8,132
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,745
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
13 Knowlton St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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 1
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Price dropped $200Fees 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
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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
East Somerville house for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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
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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 $2,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Somerville?
Average rent prices in East Somerville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does East Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Somerville 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 East Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in East Somerville, 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).