Cheap Homes for Rent in East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,400 (36 Rentals)

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property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 17 Edmands St

17 Edmands St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 3 Everett Ave

3 Everett Ave

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 3 Everett Ave

3 Everett Ave, Unit 1

3 Everett Ave
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 60 Cross St E

60 Cross St E

SomervilleMA02145
property at 61 Tufts St

61 Tufts St, Unit 2

61 Tufts St
SomervilleMA02145

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 $2,195. 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$2,195
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 29, 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
56 Broadway, Unit #156 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in East Somerville?

There are currently 433 Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $10,005. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Somerville ranging from $2,450 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Somerville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Somerville ranges from $2,450 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,758.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Somerville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Somerville range from $1,300 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,075.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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