Average Rent in 02143, Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02143, Somerville, MA Rents

02143 rentals average $2,750 for a studio rental to $5,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-7.82%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (4.06%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $2,775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (8.25%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (9.48%) year-over-year from $3,517 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (6.06%) year-over-year from $4,950 to $5,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.70	$2,750	$2,983 (-7.82%)	$2,019 (36.19%)
1 BR	$49.70	$2,775	$2,667 (4.06%)	$2,488 (11.56%)
2 BR	$41.96	$3,500	$3,233 (8.25%)	$2,850 (22.81%)
3 BR	$36.00	$3,850	$3,517 (9.48%)	$3,524 (9.25%)
4+ BR	$32.89	$5,250	$4,950 (6.06%)	$4,631 (13.37%)

Historical Rents in 02143, Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near 02143

There are a total of 13 cities nearby 02143. The average rent in 02143 is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02143, Somerville, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 per month.

Let's compare 02143, Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02143, Somerville, MA is 29.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.82% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02143, Somerville, MA are about 16.55% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.82% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near 02143, Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near 02143

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near 02143. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near 02143, Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02143, Somerville, MA is currently around $3,238 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,238. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02143's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02143, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02143. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575
Maplewood, Malden, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,150	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near 02143

There are a total of 13 counties located by 02143, Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,225. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02143, Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02143, Somerville, MA is 29.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02143, Somerville, MA is 11.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02143, Somerville, MA is 16.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near 02143

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near 02143, Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,275. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $60 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02143, Somerville, MA is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,560 per month. Which comes out to $46 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02143, Somerville, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$3,995	$3,970
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550
02128, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275

Frequently Asked Questions - 02143 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02143, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02143, Somerville, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02143, Somerville, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02143, Somerville, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02143, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $49.70. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02143.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02143, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $49.70. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02143.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02143, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,475 and an average price per square feet of $41.96. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02143.

How have rent prices in 02143, Somerville, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02143, Somerville, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02143, Somerville, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02143, Somerville, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.