Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 27, 2026
Average rent in
West Somerville, Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Somerville
$3,600/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in West Somerville is $3,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Somerville
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 4% 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 $3,600, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in West Somerville run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,443 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 |  5% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,247 | 1% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $3,540 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $3,395 | |
East Arlington | $2,920 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Magoun Square | $3,600 | |
North Cambridge | $3,438 | |
West Medford | $4,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,237 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,975 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,443
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Arlington Center
Average rent
$3,395
East Arlington
Average rent
$2,920
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,438
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
West Medford
Average rent
$4,100
Magoun Square
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,237
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
16%
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
87%higher than the national median
76%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
1d ago
Verified
79 Conwell Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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 Sep 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
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
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
4 baths
$6,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
41 Garrison Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
$5,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
56 Curtis St, Somerville, MA 02144
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,300–$3,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
22h ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
80 Hillsdale Rd #2, Somerville, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
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
4 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
112 Woodstock St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
14 Irvington Rd, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
41 Garrison Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
$5,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$3,850
$3,390
Price drop
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
$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 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 $3,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Somerville?
Average rent prices in West Somerville have decreased by 4% 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 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,670 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 $144,000/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).