Average Rent in 02143, Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02143, Somerville, MA Rents

02143 rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.04%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (6.45%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-6.74%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (9.76%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.89%) year-over-year from $4,417 to $4,500. 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 0.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.58	$2,500	$2,450 (2.04%)	$2,158 (15.87%)
1 BR	$49.70	$2,750	$2,583 (6.45%)	$2,571 (6.97%)
2 BR	$39.21	$3,000	$3,217 (-6.74%)	$2,733 (9.76%)
3 BR	$35.70	$3,750	$3,417 (9.76%)	$3,541 (5.91%)
4+ BR	$32.75	$4,500	$4,417 (1.89%)	$4,614 (-2.47%)

Historical Rents in 02143, Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near 02143

There are a total of 12 cities nearby 02143. The average rent in 02143 is currently $3,038 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, 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 $3,700 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 26.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02143, Somerville, MA are about 7.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near 02143, Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 02143

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near 02143. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near 02143, Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near 02143, Somerville, MA is currently around $3,173 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,173. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02143's average rent, which is actually $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02143, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near 02143

There are a total of 12 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 $3,038. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02143, Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02143, Somerville, MA is 26.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02143, Somerville, MA is 15.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02143, Somerville, MA is 7.38% 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	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near 02143

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near 02143, Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 10 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 $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. 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 $2,614 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,400 per month. Which comes out to $44 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	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350

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 $3,350. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $48.58. There are a total of 3 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 24 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 $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $39.21. There are a total of 46 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02143, Somerville, MA is around $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.