Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (67 Rentals)

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97 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA

As of May 10, 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 28 Cherry St Model at 28 Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,325 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall 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
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
17 Ames St, Unit 117 Ames St3BR,1BA$0.22
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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