Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Average rent in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is $3,800. This is +95%, or $1,851, higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,800

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Total rentals

35

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is $3,800. This is +95%, or $1,851, higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
63%
15%
6%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

74%
26%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Somerville, Somerville, MA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is $3,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Somerville, Somerville, MA costs about $2,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in West Somerville, Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,800

8%

28%

2 bedroom

$3,100

9%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,500

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,875

4%

7%

Studio

$2,579

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,579

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,875

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in West Somerville, Somerville, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in West Somerville, Somerville, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.

West Somerville

Median rent price$3,800
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is 50% higher than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.

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53 Fairfax St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

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APARTMENT - Somerville, MA

53 Fairfax St #2, Somerville, MA 02144

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

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64 Conwell Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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Alewife Brook Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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Somerville/Tufts 3 Bedroom

88 North St, Somerville, MA 02144

3 beds

1 bath

$3,450

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

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Available Jul 1

Victoria St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

4 beds

2 baths

$4,250

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

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Available Nov 1

33 Chetwynd Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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4 beds

1 bath

$4,390

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

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Available Apr 22

56 Gordon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Somerville condo for rent in Somerville

4 beds

1 bath

$4,400

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

Condo for rent

37 Sterling St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

5 beds

2 baths

$4,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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