Cheap Homes for Rent in Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,200 (9 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.19 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 10 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway, Unit 506 starting at $3,250 with a $0.33 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$0.19
154 Broadway, Unit 506154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
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
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
164 Broadway, Unit 164-2A164 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
13 Flint St, Unit 113 Flint St5BR,1.5BA$0.35
11 Flint St, Unit 411 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.42
107 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1107 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mystic River

What type of rentals are currently available in Mystic River?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $10,005. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mystic River ranging from $2,200 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mystic River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mystic River ranges from $2,200 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,635.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mystic River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mystic River range from $3,000 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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