Cheap Homes for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 64 Willow Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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64 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 51 Trull St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

51 Trull St, Unit 1

51 Trull St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 456 Medford St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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456 Medford St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 116 College Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 College Ave, Unit 47

116 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 5 Blake St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 373 Highland Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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373 Highland Ave, Unit 206

373 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 301 Lowell St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 77 Liberty Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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77 Liberty Ave

SomervilleMA02144

Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments for Rent

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

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

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powderhouse/Powder House area is the $0.24 price per square foot 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Powderhouse/Powder House apartment is the 325 Highland Ave Model at 325 Highland Ave, Unit T14 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
325 Highland Ave, Unit T14325 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.618 Murdock St1BR,1BA$0.28
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
543 Broadway, Unit 543A543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.26

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #17

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Powderhouse/Powder House

What type of rentals are currently available in Powderhouse/Powder House?

There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $15,000. There are also 301 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powderhouse/Powder House ranging from $775 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Powderhouse/Powder House ranges from $775 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,354.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Powderhouse/Powder House range from $2,700 to $5,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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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