Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (72 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Davis Square area of Somerville.

property at 97 College Ave

97 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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Davis Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 156 Morrison Ave Model at 156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 156 Morrison Ave Model at 156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 385 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #12

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.

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