Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $40 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 $225 (-8.91%) year-over-year from $2,525 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.85%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $46 (-1.38%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,288. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.24%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.05%) year-over-year from $4,750 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 14.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$76.61	$2,300	$2,525 (-8.91%)	$1,886 (21.96%)
1 BR	$52.89	$2,700	$2,575 (4.85%)	$2,550 (5.88%)
2 BR	$40.61	$3,288	$3,333 (-1.38%)	$3,017 (8.98%)
3 BR	$37.38	$3,800	$3,717 (2.24%)	$3,617 (5.07%)
4+ BR	$34.43	$4,700	$4,750 (-1.05%)	$4,433 (6.02%)

Historical Rents in Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Somerville

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Somerville. The average rent in Somerville is currently $3,298 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 $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerville, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 14.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.35% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 9.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.58% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,563	$2,048	$2,650	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,100
Arlington, MA	$2,695	$2,500	$3,000	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,365	$2,950	$3,400	$3,350
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$3,825	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,927	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Maplewood, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Somerville's average rent, which is actually $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,675 per month. Whereas, at $4,833 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Somerville. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,788	$2,100	$2,600	$2,825
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,850	$2,850
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,550	$2,895	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,425	$2,800	$3,993	$3,100
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,800	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,700	$3,150	$3,200
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$2,960	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,665	$3,420	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,550	$3,375
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,700	$3,383
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,600	$3,395
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,030	$3,878	$3,400
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,700	$3,200	$3,498
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,000	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,600	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,900	$3,700
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$3,100	$3,800	$3,700
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,950	$3,880	$3,700
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,715	$3,300	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,550	$4,500	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,438	$4,113	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,340	$3,375	$4,284	$3,825
West End, Boston, MA	$2,861	$3,550	$5,130	$3,828
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,985	$2,923	$3,800	$3,925
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,450	$3,900	$4,050
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,617	$3,500	$4,500	$4,100
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,873	$3,950	$4,300
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,845	$5,585	$4,833

Top Counties Near Somerville

There are a total of 13 counties located by Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $33 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 $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 14.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 9.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 9.09% 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	$1,563	$2,048	$2,650	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,100
Arlington, MA	$2,695	$2,500	$3,000	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,300	$3,600
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$3,825	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,927	$3,900	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Somerville

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,413. A total of 14 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 $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,213. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA is $2,773 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,625 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$2,450	$2,900	$3,000
02127, Boston, MA	$1,188	$2,950	$4,000	$4,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,895	$4,008	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$2,985
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,588	$3,415	$4,500	$3,578
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,500	$5,250	$3,525
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,650	$3,600	$3,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,650	$2,975	$3,775	$3,538
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,500	$4,200	$3,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Somerville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Somerville, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Somerville, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $76.61. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $52.89. There are a total of 60 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $40.61. There are a total of 132 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Somerville, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.