Average Rent in Ward Two, Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Ward Two, Somerville, MA Rents

Ward Two rentals average $2,600 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,228 (159.93%) year-over-year from $768 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (4.30%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,625. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.03%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.14%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-7.47%) year-over-year from $5,133 to $4,750. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$48.00	$2,625	$2,517 (4.30%)	$2,475 (6.06%)
2 BR	$45.46	$3,400	$3,300 (3.03%)	$3,200 (6.25%)
3 BR	$35.00	$3,600	$3,717 (-3.14%)	$3,675 (-2.04%)
4+ BR	$32.46	$4,750	$5,133 (-7.47%)	$4,398 (8.02%)

Historical Rents in Ward Two, Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Ward Two

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Ward Two. The average rent in Ward Two is currently $3,150 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ward Two, Somerville, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,850 per month.

Let's compare Ward Two, Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ward Two, Somerville, MA are about 16.55% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Ward Two, Somerville, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Neighborhoods Near Ward Two

There are a total of 40 neighborhoods in or near Ward Two. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 40 total neighborhoods in or near Ward Two, Somerville, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ward Two, Somerville, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ward Two's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ward Two, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ward Two. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,350	$2,925	$1,775
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,988	$2,450	$2,725
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,295	$2,775	$2,750
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,400	$2,975	$2,895
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Glenwood, Medford, MA	$2,088	$2,500	$2,900	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,400	$2,800	$3,150
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,930	$4,050	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,819	$3,450	$4,948	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near Ward Two

There are a total of 13 counties located by Ward Two, Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,150. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,850, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Ward Two, Somerville, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ward Two, Somerville, MA is 3.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ward Two, Somerville, MA is 16.55% 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	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Zipcodes Near Ward Two

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Ward Two, Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,350. A total of 13 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 $2,200 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 $2,263. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ward Two, Somerville, MA is $2,775 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,463 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Ward Two, 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	$2,300	$2,750	$3,400	$3,400
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,400
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,700	$3,525	$3,500
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,950	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02155, Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02149, Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250

Frequently Asked Questions - Ward Two Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ward Two, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Ward Two, Somerville, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Ward Two, 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 Ward Two, Somerville, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ward Two.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,475 and an average price per square feet of $45.46. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ward Two.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Ward Two, Somerville, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.60%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ward Two, Somerville, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Ward Two, Somerville, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.