Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,250
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $0.31 price per square foot 3 Quincy St Model at 3 Quincy St, Unit 4 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 39 Adrian St Model at 39 Adrian St, Unit 39 Adrian St starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3 Quincy St, Unit 43 Quincy St2BR,1BA$0.31
39 Adrian St, Unit 39 Adrian St39 Adrian St5BR,3BA$0.40
5 School St5 School St3BR,1BA$0.31
279 Washington St, Unit 3279 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.32
17 Bow St, Unit 2117 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
17 Bow St, Unit 2117 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
57 Webster Ave, Unit 157 Webster Ave3BR,1BA$0.28
19 Aldersey St, Unit R19 Aldersey St3BR,1BA$0.40
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
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Union Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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 Union Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Square is under $2,645.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?

The cheapest apartment in Union Square is Anthem Everett which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Square?

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 Union Square 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 Union Square?

Cheap apartments in Union Square have an average cost of $1,382 which is $4,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.

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