Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $4,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,425, or roughly $38 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 increased by $63 (2.65%) year-over-year from $2,363 to $2,425. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.30%) year-over-year from $2,542 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.76%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.35%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $467 (-10.00%) year-over-year from $4,667 to $4,200. 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 6.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.27% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$55.50	$2,425	$2,363 (2.65%)	$1,713 (41.54%)
1 BR	$47.73	$2,600	$2,542 (2.30%)	$2,467 (5.41%)
2 BR	$38.11	$3,300	$3,150 (4.76%)	$2,917 (13.14%)
3 BR	$35.57	$3,600	$3,483 (3.35%)	$3,416 (5.39%)
4+ BR	$32.11	$4,200	$4,667 (-10.00%)	$4,400 (-4.55%)

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 $3,188 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 $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerville, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 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 20.31% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 9.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.90% 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	$1,550	$2,100	$2,800	$2,300
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,250	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,650	$2,900	$3,600	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,800	$3,800	$3,680

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Maplewood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 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 $3,200 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Somerville's average rent, which is actually $3,425. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,925 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,400	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,550	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,225	$2,700	$2,700
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,695	$3,800	$2,883
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,338	$2,925	$4,200	$2,900
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,750	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,388	$3,100	$2,925
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,900	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,550	$3,250	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,550	$2,925	$3,050
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,850	$3,100
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,100	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,525	$2,995	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,615	$3,250	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,819	$3,545	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,700	$3,550	$3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,350	$4,875	$3,425
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,650	$3,400	$3,475
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,600	$3,638	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,938	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,598
West End, Boston, MA	$2,897	$3,495	$4,710	$3,628
South End, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,408	$4,250	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,310	$3,438	$3,990	$3,825
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,800	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,840	$4,725	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,863	$5,500	$4,925

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 $3,200. 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 $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 19.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 10.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 9.38% 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	$1,550	$2,100	$2,800	$2,300
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,425
Cambridge, MA	$2,650	$2,900	$3,600	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,800	$3,800	$3,680

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 $3,325. 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 $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, 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 Somerville, MA is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,513 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,400	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$4,000	$3,875
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,850	$2,925
02128, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,600	$3,560
02116, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,400	$5,500	$3,600
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,850	$2,750	$3,550	$3,400
02118, Boston, MA	$600	$3,365	$4,000	$3,650

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 $3,425. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $55.50. There are a total of 9 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 $2,613 and an average price per square feet of $47.73. There are a total of 54 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $38.11. There are a total of 123 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $2,740/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.