
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (46 Rentals)
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130 Highland Ave, Unit 2

386 McGrath Hwy, Unit #2l

386 McGrath Hwy, Unit #1

357 Somerville Ave, Unit #G

362 Somerville Ave, Unit #G

130 Highland Ave, Unit 26
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117 Highland Ave, Unit 26

112 Highland Ave, Unit 26

119 Highland Ave, Unit 26

129 Highland Ave, Unit 26

230 Pearl St

130 Highland Ave, Unit 4T

130 Highland Ave, Unit 4A

123 Highland Ave

15 Carlton St, Unit 2

432 McGrath Hwy, Unit 313

119 Highland Ave, Unit 36

Union 346

361 Somerville Ave

362 Somerville Ave, Unit #1

300 Somerville Ave

430 McGrath Hwy, Unit #434 - 313

Anthem Everett

Park 151

The Indie

Luxe at Alewife

605 Concord at Fresh Pond
Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prospect Hill Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,892 | $2,000 | $5,827 |
Prospect Hill Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,647 | $2,200 | $6,188 |
Prospect Hill Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $2,400 | $8,459 |
Prospect Hill Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,056 | $2,454 | $10,000+ |
Prospect Hill Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,005 | $5,595 |
Prospect Hill Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,202 | $4,200 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Anthem Everett | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA
As of March 25, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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58 Vinal Ave, Unit 2 | 58 Vinal Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
90 Gilman St, Unit 1 | 90 Gilman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
3 Quincy St, Unit 4 | 3 Quincy St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
87 Summer St, Unit 2 | 87 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
279 Washington St, Unit 3 | 279 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
17 Bow St, Unit 21 | 17 Bow St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
17 Bow St, Unit 21 | 17 Bow St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
167 Pearl St, Unit 3 | 167 Pearl St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.31 |
26 Bow St, Unit 21 | 26 Bow St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
26 Bow St, Unit #21 | 26 Bow St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleProspect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 11,649 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 $1,216 which is $4,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Hill Somerville.
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