Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 10, 2026
Average rent in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Somerville
$3,750/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Somerville is $3,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Somerville
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $3,750, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Somerville run $2,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,954 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 14% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $3,563 | |
East Arlington | $3,067 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Magoun Square | $3,000 | |
North Cambridge | $3,353 | |
West Medford | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,750 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 98% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,954
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
11%
Arlington Center
Average rent
$3,563
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,067
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,353
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
West Medford
Average rent
$3,200
Magoun Square
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
98%
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
97%higher than the national median
88%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
5d+ ago
1304 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,375
$3,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
2 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$5,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
76 Conwell Ave #3, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
76 Conwell Ave #3, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,375
$3,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1304 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $3,750 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Somerville?
Average rent prices in West Somerville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does West Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Somerville is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 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 $150,000/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).