Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,600 (36 Rentals)

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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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123 Highland Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 Highland Avenue

121-123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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The Hollander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollander

2-6a Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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434 McGrath Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

434 McGrath Hwy

434 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Hill Somerville area is the $0.27 price per square foot 58 Vinal Ave Model at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Prospect Hill Somerville apartment is the 90 Gilman St Model at 90 Gilman St, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Hill Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 Vinal Ave, Unit 258 Vinal Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
90 Gilman St, Unit 190 Gilman St3BR,1BA$0.35
3 Quincy St, Unit 43 Quincy St2BR,1BA$0.31
279 Washington St, Unit 3279 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.32
17 Bow St, Unit 2117 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
7 Munroe St, Unit 17 Munroe St2BR,1BA$0.35
17 Bow St, Unit 2117 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
167 Pearl St, Unit 3167 Pearl St3BR,1.5BA$0.31
26 Bow St, Unit 2126 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit #2126 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Prospect Hill Somerville is under $2,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

The cheapest apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville is Anthem Everett which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville costs $5,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prospect Hill Somerville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 193 regular apartments in Prospect Hill Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

Cheap apartments in Prospect Hill Somerville have an average cost of $1,169 which is $4,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Hill Somerville.

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