Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (2,272 Rentals)

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Powder House Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts including Powder House Square, Somerville, and the greater Somerville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Somerville, this section of town is one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is something they look for when they rent. This area is a highly-rated residential area for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Powder House Square has now become known as one of the best-regarded high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is amongst the finest neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Powder House Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

How much are Studio apartments in Powder House Square?

There are currently 127 Studio Apartments in Powder House Square with rent ranges from $1,950 to $5,272 with an average price of $2,569.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Powder House Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Powder House Square ranges from $1,540 to $5,957 with an average monthly rent of $3,145.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Powder House Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Powder House Square range from $1,400 to $8,251. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,525.

How expensive are Powder House Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 634 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Powder House Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $14,845 - averaging $4,032 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

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