Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Somerville
$4,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in West Somerville is $4,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Somerville
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in West Somerville have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in West Somerville run $2,863 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,545 |  5% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,863 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 6% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 17% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $2,850 | |
East Arlington | $2,949 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Magoun Square | $3,000 | |
North Cambridge | $3,255 | |
West Medford | $2,944 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,250 | 10% | 12% | |
Condos | $3,450 | No Change | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,863
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
25%
Arlington Center
Average rent
$2,850
East Arlington
Average rent
$2,949
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,255
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
West Medford
Average rent
$2,944
Magoun Square
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
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
121%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is 47% higher than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
333 Alewife Brook Pkwy #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$2,899
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
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$2,899
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
West 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
1d ago
1304 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
333 Alewife Brook Pkwy #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$2,899
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
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
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
5d+ ago
West 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 Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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
Verified
76 Conwell Ave #3, Somerville, MA 02144
2 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 12
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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
1d ago
1304 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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
2d ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$4,800
Price dropped $500Fees 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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
West 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
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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 $4,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Somerville?
Average rent prices in West Somerville have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does West Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Somerville is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,300 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 $168,000/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).