Average Rent in Somerville, MA

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Current Versus Historical Somerville, MA Rents

Somerville rentals average $2,388 for a studio rental to $5,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,998, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.13%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (7.50%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (2.80%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,393. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (4.90%) year-over-year from $3,908 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $550 (11.34%) year-over-year from $4,850 to $5,400. 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 up by 7.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.80% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.41 $2,300 $2,350 (-2.13%) $2,320 (-0.86%)
1 BR $3.93 $2,795 $2,600 (7.50%) $2,175 (28.51%)
2 BR $3.61 $3,393 $3,300 (2.80%) $2,725 (24.50%)
3 BR $3.31 $4,100 $3,908 (4.90%) $3,233 (26.80%)
4+ BR $3.11 $5,400 $4,850 (11.34%) $4,325 (24.86%)

Historical Rents in Somerville, MA

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Top Cities Near Somerville

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Somerville. The average rent in Somerville is currently $3,250 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, 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 $3,850 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 8.01% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Somerville, MA are about 21.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Somerville, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Malden, MA $2,193 $2,000 $2,800 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerville

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Somerville. Some of these neighborhoods include Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Beacon Hill, and Commonwealth. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Somerville, MA is currently around $3,787 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,787. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Somerville, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 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
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,000 $3,650 $3,400
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,975 $4,200 $3,475
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,500 $2,950 $3,500
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,100 $3,798 $3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,105 $2,575 $3,825 $3,585
West End, Boston, MA $3,010 $3,610 $4,550 $3,720
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,235 $3,503 $4,242 $3,775
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,500 $5,875 $3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,850 $3,805 $3,850
South End, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,575 $4,150 $3,875
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,115 $3,695 $4,885 $3,950
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,703 $3,695 $5,500 $3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,505 $3,200 $4,700 $4,075
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $5,400

Top Counties Near Somerville

There are a total of 14 counties located by Somerville, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,998, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by Somerville, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Somerville, MA is 7.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerville, MA is 10.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerville, MA is 18.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Malden, MA $2,193 $2,000 $2,800 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850
Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,900 $3,695 $3,998

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 $3,400. A total of 3 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 $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,650. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Somerville, MA is $3,056 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,638 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 $2,450 $2,500 $3,125 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,675 $5,775 $4,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,675 $3,513 $4,150 $3,800
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000

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 $3,998. 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 $2,388 and an average price per square feet of $5.41. There are a total of 4 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $3.93. There are a total of 19 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 $3,695 and an average price per square feet of $3.61. There are a total of 55 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Somerville, MA is around $3,198/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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