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Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Somerville rent stands today
Somerville, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,585/month. Renters are paying $89 more per month on average than last year. The market remains just below the peak of $3,700/month reached in May 2024.
Compared to national trends
Somerville rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,949/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets in the region. The city offers 655 total rentals, with a high average rent per square foot of $3.71.
Price ranges
Studios in Somerville rent for about $2,520/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,500/month, with larger units reaching $4,800/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $4,400/month, compared to $3,575/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,585/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,585 per month as of May 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,636 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
655
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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
Somerville, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,575, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,520 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 |  2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $3,300 | |
East Somerville | $3,240 | |
Mystic River | $3,607 | |
Powder House | $3,700 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,000 | |
Spring Hill | $3,400 | |
Ten Hills | $3,700 | |
Ward Two | $3,750 | |
West Somerville | $3,800 | |
Winter Hill | $3,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,575 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,240 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,520
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,750
Spring Hill
Average rent
$3,400
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,240
Powder House
Average rent
$3,700
Mystic River
Average rent
$3,607
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,700
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,300
West Somerville
Average rent
$3,800
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,250
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Somerville, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Somerville and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Somerville
84%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA
5d+ ago
Davis Square apartment for rent in Somerville
10 Cutter Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144
5 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
3d ago
95 Marion St, Somerville, MA 02143
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$10,927
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1.5 baths
$8,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5h ago
Ten Hills apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$8,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
17h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$5,315
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,453–$7,037
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,740–$4,067
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$5,315
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
34m ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way #154A, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,315–$4,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,453–$7,037
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
21 Rossmore St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
1 bath
$3,975
$3,825
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,185
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,740–$4,067
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,453–$7,037
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,740–$4,067
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
21 Rossmore St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
1 bath
$3,975
$3,825
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
17h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$5,315
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Somerville, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,585 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,636 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Somerville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville are Prospect Hill ($3,000/mo), East Somerville ($3,240/mo), and Winter Hill ($3,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $143,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Somerville?
Somerville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,300 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced different market conditions, with 1-bedrooms seeing a decline and 2-bedrooms remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.
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).