Average Rent in Ward Two, Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Ward Two, Somerville, MA Rents

Ward Two rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $4,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,638, or roughly $45 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 increased by $1,639 (460.66%) year-over-year from $356 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-3.11%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (4.50%) year-over-year from $3,517 to $3,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $396 (10.80%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $4,063. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $717 (-14.43%) year-over-year from $4,967 to $4,250. 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 12.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$83.13	$1,995	$356 (460.66%)	$280 (611.44%)
1 BR	$50.73	$2,600	$2,683 (-3.11%)	$2,475 (5.05%)
2 BR	$48.00	$3,675	$3,517 (4.50%)	$3,133 (17.29%)
3 BR	$43.07	$4,063	$3,667 (10.80%)	$3,700 (9.80%)
4+ BR	$39.66	$4,250	$4,967 (-14.43%)	$4,378 (-2.93%)

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 $3,300 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 $2,500, 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 $4,275 per month.

Let's compare Ward Two, Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ward Two, Somerville, MA is 2.26% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ward Two, Somerville, MA are about 15.49% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.89% more expensive. 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	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Ward Two

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Ward Two. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, Commonwealth, and Eagle Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 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 $3,575 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,575. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ward Two's average rent, which is actually $3,638. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ward Two, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 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
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,650	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,175	$3,795
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,350	$3,900
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,150	$5,810	$4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

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 $3,300. That's roughly around $34 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 $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,275, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Ward Two, Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ward Two, Somerville, MA is 2.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. 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 15.49% 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	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

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 $3,450. 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 $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,175. That's at least $64 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 $2,863 per month. Or in other words, $55 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $45 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	$2,388	$2,825	$3,500	$3,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,150	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,350	$3,950	$3,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02149, Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$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 $3,638. 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 studio apartment in Ward Two, Somerville, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $83.13. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ward Two.

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 $50.73. There are a total of 10 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 $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 22 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 4.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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 $2,910/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.