Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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434 McGrath Hwy
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434 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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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 Anthem Everett priced from $2,275. Jade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable East Somerville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,275
JadeS1Studio,1BA$2,295
MaxwellS4.1.HStudio,1BA$2,295
MasonS10.1Studio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of April 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 2 Otis St Model at 2 Otis St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.27
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.27
164 Broadway, Unit 164-2A164 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
41 Cross St, Unit 141 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.31
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28

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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®

73 / 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 $2,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Somerville is Anthem Everett which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in East Somerville costs $5,375.

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