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East Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Somerville area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Jade priced from $2,250. Anthem Everett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable East Somerville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JadeS3Studio,1BA$2,250
Anthem EverettS2Studio,1BA$2,300
MaxwellS2.2Studio,1BA$2,325
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.25 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 41 Cross St Model at 41 Cross St, Unit 1 starting at $3,050 with a $0.31 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
41 Cross St, Unit 141 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.31
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.27
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.27
164 Broadway, Unit 164-2A164 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
56 Broadway, Unit #156 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #7

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 East Somerville Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

74 / 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 East Somerville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Somerville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Somerville is under $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Somerville?

The cheapest apartment in East Somerville is Mason which is listed at $2,390, while the average apartment in East Somerville costs $4,995.

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