Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Median rent

Median rent in West Somerville

$4,000/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Somerville is $4,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,050 more per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Somerville

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Somerville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Average rent prices in West Somerville have increased by 3% 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 West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Rent prices in West Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Somerville is $3,877, whereas a house costs $6,487. 1-bedroom apartments in West Somerville run $3,143 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$3,203

8%

31%

2 bedroom

$3,200

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,687

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,650

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,203

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,687

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Somerville, Somerville, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in West Somerville and Arlington Center by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Somerville

Median rent price$4,000
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is 43% higher than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.

Discover rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

7 Dickson St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

West Somerville townhouse for rent in Somerville

7 Dickson Street - 2 Room E

7 Dickson St, Somerville, MA 02144

1 bed

1 bath

$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

7 Dickson St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

West Somerville townhouse for rent in Somerville

7 Dickson Street - 2 Room C

7 Dickson St, Somerville, MA 02144

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

87 Belknap Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West 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 Sep 1

Alewife Brook Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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Frequently asked questions for West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Somerville rental market.

How much is rent in West Somerville?

The average rent in West Somerville is $4,000 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Somerville?

Average rent prices in West Somerville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does West Somerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Somerville is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,050 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Somerville?

To comfortably afford rent in West Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/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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