Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,700 (37 Rentals)

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485 Foley St

SomervilleMA02145

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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445 Artisan Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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Mystic River, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mystic River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mystic River area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Guild priced from $2,167. Anthem Everett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Mystic River apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,167
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,225
MasonS4Studio,1BA$2,250
MaxwellS2Studio,1BA$2,325
DUOSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,363

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.18 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 10 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 112 Perkins St Model at 112 Perkins St, Unit 10 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mystic River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
164 Broadway, Unit 164-2A164 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
154 Broadway, Unit 506154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
13 Flint St, Unit 113 Flint St5BR,1.5BA$0.35
11 Flint St, Unit 411 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.42
11 Flint St, Unit 111 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.43
11 Flint St, Unit 111 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.43
11 Flint St, Unit 111 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.43
107 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1107 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$2.08

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Mystic River, Somerville, MA

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Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mystic River Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mystic River?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mystic River is under $2,363.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mystic River?

The cheapest apartment in Mystic River is The Guild which is listed at $2,334, while the average apartment in Mystic River costs $5,472.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mystic River?

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 106 regular apartments in Mystic River 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 Mystic River?

Cheap apartments in Mystic River have an average cost of $1,169 which is $4,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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