Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,145. This is +62%, or $1,200, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,145

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

445

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,145. This is +62%, or $1,200, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
44%
38%
12%
3%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,450

7%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,595

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

7%

Studio

$2,410

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,410

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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$3,145
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,252
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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23 Granite Street Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

23 Granite Street Unit 1

23 Granite St Unit 1, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$795

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

91 Belmont Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

91 Belmont Street Unit 2

91 Belmont St Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,050

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

8 Pearson Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

10 Vermont Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

$2,199

Price drop

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 Oct 1

Mansfield St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

25 Florence St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

57 Oak St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

296 Broadway #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Winter Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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 Nov 1