Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (120 Rentals)

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Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powder House Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powder House area is the $0.21 price per square foot 90 Albion St Model at 90 Albion St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Powder House apartment is the 17 Ames St Model at 17 Ames St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powder House apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Albion St, Unit 190 Albion StStudio ,1BA$0.21
17 Ames St, Unit 117 Ames St3BR,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
5 Blake St, Unit 15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powder House Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Powder House?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Powder House is at 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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