Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (91 Rentals)

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Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powderhouse/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 Powderhouse/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 Powderhouse/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 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
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powderhouse/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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House?

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

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