Cheap Homes for Rent in Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Davis Square area of Somerville.

property at 64 Willow Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

64 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 116 College Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 College Ave, Unit 47

116 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 401 Highland Ave

$2,385

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$2,385

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$2,385

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 Highland Ave, Unit 31

401 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 116 Holland St

$2,385

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$2,385

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$2,385

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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116 Holland St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 5 Blake St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 38 Day St

$2,450 - $2,900

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 373 Highland Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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373 Highland Ave, Unit 206

373 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 77 Liberty Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

77 Liberty Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 29 Cameron Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Cameron Ave, Unit 3

29 Cameron Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 35 Kingston St

$2,800

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$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

35 Kingston St, Unit 2

35 Kingston St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 35 Kingston St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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35 Kingston St

SomervilleMA02144

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$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 381 Highland Ave Model at 381 Highland Ave, Unit #1 starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 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.
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
381 Highland Ave, Unit #1381 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 324 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.36
22 Ellington Rd, Unit #222 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.39
8 Park Ave, Unit 18 Park Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
377 Highland Ave, Unit #1377 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Davis Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Davis Square?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,200. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Davis Square ranging from $1,200 to $6,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Davis Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Davis Square ranges from $1,200 to $6,550 with an average monthly rent of $4,202.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Davis Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Davis Square range from $3,000 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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