Average Rent in Somerville, MA
3 apartment buildings, 44 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Somerville, MAAvg Rent
$3,855/mo
median $3,706
market average
Cheapest
$2,703/mo
Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
44
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Somerville, MA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments
1 Maxwells Green, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
Prospect Union Square
50 Prospect St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Avalon at Assembly Row
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments 1 Maxwells Green, Somerville, MA 02144, USA | $2,703 | $3,849 | $4.34/ft² | 4.8 (86) | 9 |
| 2 | Prospect Union Square 50 Prospect St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA | $2,820 | $3,572 | $6.09/ft² | 4.6 (114) | 22 |
| 3 | Avalon at Assembly Row 333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145, USA | $3,139 | $4,338 | $4.44/ft² | 4.6 (176) | 13 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments
4.8 (86)1 Maxwells Green, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
Prospect Union Square
4.6 (114)50 Prospect St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Avalon at Assembly Row
4.6 (176)333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
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Somerville, MA neighborhoods
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Somerville, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,855 per month, based on 44 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,703 at Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments to $5,103 at Avalon at Assembly Row.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,973/mo | $2,703/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $3,617/mo | $3,119/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $4,675/mo | $4,279/mo | 16 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Somerville, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Somerville, MA averages $3,617/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,675/mo. At the local median household income of $127,056, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Somerville, MA at $2,468/mo. The current tracked market average runs 56% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Somerville, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Somerville, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$154,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,855/mo.
Comfortable income
$185,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,703/mo), you need to earn at least $108,000/year.
Median household income in Somerville, MA is $127,056 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Somerville, MA
Overall prices in Somerville, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Somerville, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,855 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,483/mo |
Population
80,549
Median household income
$127,056
Census median rent
$2,468/mo
Census rent burden
25.2%
Median age
32.3
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Somerville, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Somerville, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,206 | -43% | +0.1% | 33 |
| Boston, MA | $4,639 | +20% | +2.5% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,019 | -22% | -0.3% | 16 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,564 | -8% | -1.3% | 11 |
| Weymouth, MA | $2,506 | -35% | +1.6% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,240 | -16% | +1.7% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Somerville, MA?
The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,855 per month, based on 44 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Somerville, MA?
The median asking rent in Somerville, MA is $3,706 per month, computed from 44 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,855/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Somerville, MA?
The lowest available rent in Somerville, MA starts at $2,703 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Somerville, MA average $3,617/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,119/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Somerville, MA average $4,675/mo. Units start from $4,279/mo across 16 units currently listed.
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