Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,165 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,438, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $171 (-7.52%) year-over-year from $2,271 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.67%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-1.92%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.59%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $3,725. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $483 (-10.78%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.70 $2,100 $2,271 (-7.52%) $1,988 (5.66%)
1 BR $4.58 $2,500 $2,483 (0.67%) $1,993 (25.42%)
2 BR $3.05 $2,975 $3,033 (-1.92%) $2,683 (10.87%)
3 BR $3.26 $3,725 $3,667 (1.59%) $3,050 (22.13%)
4+ BR $2.77 $4,000 $4,483 (-10.78%) $3,883 (3.00%)

Historical Rents in Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Somerville

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Somerville. The average rent in Somerville is currently $3,065 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerville, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 per month.

Let's compare Somerville, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 15.47% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 3.39% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Somerville, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,225 $2,675 $2,800
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,675 $3,000
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,350 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,748 $2,875 $4,000 $4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, and Back Bay. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA is currently around $3,818 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,818. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Somerville's average rent, which is only $3,438. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Somerville. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $300 $2,350 $3,000 $2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,200 $4,001 $3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,695 $3,400 $5,800 $3,750
West End, Boston, MA $2,738 $3,358 $4,533 $3,803
South End, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,310 $4,238 $3,818
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,140 $3,213 $4,000 $3,900
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,023 $3,945 $5,400 $4,163
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,900 $4,150 $4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,650 $3,750 $6,000

Top Counties Near Somerville

There are a total of 9 counties located by Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Medford, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,237. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 7.74% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 5.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 1.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,225 $2,675 $2,800
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,675 $3,000
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,438
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,350 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,748 $2,875 $4,000 $4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Somerville

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,448. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,501. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA is $2,923 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,688 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Somerville, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02128, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,400 $3,100 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,400 $5,500 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,323 $3,320 $4,275 $3,830
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065

Frequently Asked Questions - Somerville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Somerville, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Somerville, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,438. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Somerville, MA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Somerville, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Somerville, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,165 and an average price per square feet of $4.70. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $4.58. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $3.05. There are a total of 47 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerville.
How have rent prices in Somerville, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Somerville, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $2,750/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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