Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,125 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $361 (16.87%) year-over-year from $2,139 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (7.64%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $600 (20.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (12.50%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $4,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $700 (15.56%) year-over-year from $4,500 to $5,200. 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 6.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.22% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.94 $2,500 $2,139 (16.87%) $1,762 (41.87%)
1 BR $4.50 $2,700 $2,508 (7.64%) $2,000 (35.00%)
2 BR $3.43 $3,600 $3,000 (20.00%) $2,417 (48.97%)
3 BR $3.62 $4,050 $3,600 (12.50%) $3,000 (35.00%)
4+ BR $3.30 $5,200 $4,500 (15.56%) $4,017 (29.46%)

Historical Rents in Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Somerville

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Somerville. The average rent in Somerville is currently $3,530 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,517, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerville, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,100 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 3.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 0.68% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.83% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Somerville, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,750 $2,517
Medford, MA N/A $2,495 $2,800 $3,450
Cambridge, MA $2,825 $3,014 $3,754 $3,530
Boston, MA $2,762 $3,400 $4,000 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,048 $2,900 $3,675 $4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and North End. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA is currently around $3,858 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,858. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Somerville. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,953 $3,534 $3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,455 $2,945 $3,348 $3,225
North End, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,165 $4,450 $3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,150 $3,600 $4,100 $3,500
South End, Boston, MA $2,999 $3,460 $4,737 $3,590
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,395 $3,700 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,995 $3,350 $4,427 $3,640
North Allston, Boston, MA $3,199 $3,500 $4,721 $3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,835 $3,426 $4,500 $3,858
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,350 $3,000 $3,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,048 $2,950 $3,500 $3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,499 $3,870 $4,516 $3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,232 $3,638 $5,600 $3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,123 $4,005 $4,635 $4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,800 $4,750 $4,163
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,589 $5,878 $4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,425 $4,500

Top Counties Near Somerville

There are a total of 17 counties located by Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Medford, MA, and Cambridge, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,590. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,517. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 1.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 1.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 0.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,750 $2,517
Medford, MA N/A $2,495 $2,800 $3,450
Cambridge, MA $2,825 $3,014 $3,754 $3,530
Boston, MA $2,762 $3,400 $4,000 $3,650
Somerville, MA $2,125 $2,800 $3,700 $3,900
Brookline, MA $2,048 $2,900 $3,675 $4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Somerville

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,675. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA is $2,850 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,779 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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
02114, Boston, MA $2,695 $3,498 $4,240 $3,675
02210, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,805 $4,983 $4,100
02127, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,200 $3,779 $4,225
02118, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,400 $4,782 $3,655
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,891 $4,500 $3,850
02116, Boston, MA $2,868 $3,543 $5,500 $4,039
02135, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,700 $3,300 $3,495
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,704 $4,507 $4,016
02128, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,795 $3,325 $3,225
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,515 $2,730 $3,582 $3,330

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 $3,900. 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 $2,125 and an average price per square feet of $4.94. There are a total of 5 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $4.50. There are a total of 31 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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 44 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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