Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerville Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,200 (4 Rentals)
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Somerville, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $2,900 | $3,400 |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $2,199 | $3,200 |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $2,421 | $3,777 |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NY
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $2.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom / Two Bath Model at Shore View Apartments in the in the Seaside neighborhood starting from $2,501. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Arverne View starting at $2,199 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Edgemere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shore View Apartments | Three Bedroom / Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Tides At Arverne By The Sea | B 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSomerville, New York, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Somerville?
Cheap apartments in Somerville have an average cost of $271 which is $3,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.
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