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property at 300 Highland Ave

300 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 7

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 86 Medford St

86 Medford St

MedfordMA02155
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 110 Central St

110 Central St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 18 Murdock St

18 Murdock St, Unit 1

18 Murdock St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 29 Alpine St

29 Alpine St, Unit 3

29 Alpine St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 482 Broadway

482 Broadway, Unit 2

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA

As of April 22, 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
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
17 Ames St, Unit 117 Ames St3BR,1BA$0.22
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House

What type of rentals are currently available in Powder House?

There are currently 1569 Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $12,000. There are also 605 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House ranging from $2,150 to $11,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Powder House?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Powder House ranges from $2,150 to $11,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,578.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Powder House?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Powder House range from $2,200 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.