Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (88 Rentals)

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Davis Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Davis Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 16 Chester St Model at 16 Chester St, Unit 32 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 15 Blake St Model at 15 Blake St, Unit #8 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davis Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 385 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
24 Park Ave, Unit 1B24 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Davis Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Davis Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Davis Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Davis Square is under $2,200.

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