Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 11, 2025

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on December 11, 2025

Last updated on December 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,000. This is +56%, or $1,075, higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

394

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,000. This is +56%, or $1,075, higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
45%
38%
10%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$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

67%
33%
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
Somerville, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Somerville, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Somerville, MA is $3,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA costs about $2,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,600

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,125

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,500

3%

2%

Studio

$2,350

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Somerville, MA to other cities

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

Somerville

Median rent price$3,000
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA

91 Belmont Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

91 Belmont Street Unit 2

91 Belmont Street, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$950

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

18 Webster Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

18 Webster Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 3

18 Webster Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

4 beds

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 3

29 Bailey Road #2 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Ten Hills apartment for rent in Somerville

FREE one MONTH $1200 (Inc all Utilities+WiFi+Cleaning)

29 Bailey Road #2, Somerville, MA 02145

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

15 New Hampshire Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

FREE one MONTH $1280 (Inc all Utilities+WiFi+Cleaning)

15 New Hampshire Avenue #3, Somerville, MA 02145

1 bed

1 bath

$1,280

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

63 Prichard Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

35 Murdock Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Powder House house for rent in Somerville

Beautiful Big roomy 2 rooms

35 Murdock Street #2, Somerville, MA 02145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,880

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

House for rent