Average Rent in East Somerville, Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Somerville, Somerville, MA Rents

East Somerville rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,225, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-4.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.35%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (7.87%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.48%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (4.85%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,700. 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 56.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$80.90	$2,400	$2,500 (-4.00%)	$3,500 (-31.43%)
1 BR	$52.80	$2,500	$2,467 (1.35%)	$1,877 (33.21%)
2 BR	$41.34	$3,200	$2,967 (7.87%)	$3,050 (4.92%)
3 BR	$35.16	$3,500	$3,483 (0.48%)	$3,367 (3.96%)
4+ BR	$38.07	$4,700	$4,483 (4.85%)	$4,383 (7.22%)

Historical Rents in East Somerville, Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near East Somerville

There are a total of 12 cities nearby East Somerville. The average rent in East Somerville is currently $3,250 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Somerville, Somerville, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,895 per month.

Let's compare East Somerville, Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 17.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Somerville, Somerville, MA are about 6.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.20% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near East Somerville, Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Neighborhoods Near East Somerville

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near East Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Eagle Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 total neighborhoods in or near East Somerville, Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Somerville, Somerville, MA is currently around $3,600 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Somerville's average rent, which is only $3,225. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Somerville, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Somerville. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,750
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,100	$3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,575	$2,598	$3,000	$3,125
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,650	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	$1,995	$2,600	$3,550	$3,638
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,350	$3,900
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,150	$5,810	$4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near East Somerville

There are a total of 12 counties located by East Somerville, Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,250. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,895, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by East Somerville, Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 17.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 5.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is 6.25% 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	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Zipcodes Near East Somerville

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near East Somerville, Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,450. A total of 7 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 $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,175. That's at least $64 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Somerville, Somerville, MA is $2,863 per month. Or in other words, $55 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Somerville, Somerville, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,825	$3,500	$3,700
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,350	$3,950	$3,900
02149, Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,150	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - East Somerville Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for East Somerville, Somerville, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,225. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Somerville, 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 East Somerville, Somerville, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $80.90. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Somerville.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $52.80. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Somerville.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.34. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Somerville.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Somerville, Somerville, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in East Somerville, Somerville, MA is around $2,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.