Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA from $1,250 (8 Rentals)

46 Charter St, Unit Apt 2

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1.5 bath Home
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Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,754 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,896 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,734 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,838 | $775 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Somerville, MA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Somerville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerville is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerville?
The cheapest apartment in Somerville is Medford Square Riverside which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Somerville costs $6,675.
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 980 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 $927 which is $5,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.
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