Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,800 (25 Rentals)

325 Revolution Dr, Unit 830

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,704 | $1,800 | $6,212 |
East Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $2,200 | $6,250 |
East Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $2,400 | $8,711 |
East Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,168 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
East Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $1,075 | $5,910 |
East Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,102 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
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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 $2,275, while the average apartment in East Somerville costs $5,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Somerville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 160 regular apartments in East Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Somerville?
Cheap apartments in East Somerville have an average cost of $1,059 which is $4,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Somerville.
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