Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,350 for a studio rental to $4,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $454 (23.04%) year-over-year from $1,971 to $2,425. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.70%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-4.00%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.47%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $3,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (2.84%) year-over-year from $4,400 to $4,525. 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 4.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$53.40	$2,425	$1,971 (23.04%)	$2,133 (13.67%)
1 BR	$43.71	$2,600	$2,483 (4.70%)	$2,467 (5.41%)
2 BR	$37.28	$3,000	$3,125 (-4.00%)	$2,883 (4.05%)
3 BR	$35.60	$3,550	$3,533 (0.47%)	$3,416 (3.93%)
4+ BR	$34.66	$4,525	$4,400 (2.84%)	$4,500 (0.56%)

Historical Rents in Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Somerville

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Somerville. The average rent in Somerville is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerville, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 26.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.94% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 6.51% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.94% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,100
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,585
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,538	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,725	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Somerville's average rent, which is also $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,570 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	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,200	$2,250
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,200	$2,700	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,350	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,950	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,325	$3,000	$3,175
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,198
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,900	$2,625	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,853	$3,480	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,388	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,100	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,655	$3,355
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,078	$3,300	$3,973	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,756	$3,363	$4,315	$3,523
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,398	$4,250	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,075	$3,675	$3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,850	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,205	$3,450	$4,500	$4,415
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,778	$5,000	$4,570

Top Counties Near Somerville

There are a total of 12 counties located by Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. 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 $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 22.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 10.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 5.68% 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	$2,100
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,538	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,725	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Somerville

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 8 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 $2,100 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 $2,200. 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 $2,627 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 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	$1,890	$2,250	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,050	$3,925	$3,925
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,980
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,200	$4,280	$3,415
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,800	$4,000
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,000	$3,350
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,550	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,335	$4,083	$3,655

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 $3,200. 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $53.40. 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $43.71. There are a total of 49 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 $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $37.28. There are a total of 109 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 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.