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Average Rent in Somerville, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Somerville, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,971/mo
Lowest Available
$2,703/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Somerville, MA
Compare average rent across Somerville, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Hill | $4,338 | - | $3,139 | 1 | 13 |
| Prospect Hill | $3,653 | ▼ $117 | $2,703 | 2 | 31 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Somerville, MA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Somerville, MA is $2,971 per month across 3 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments starting at $2,703/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,971/mo.
Prices range from $2,703 to $3,239 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Somerville, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Somerville, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor at Maxwell's Green Apartments | $2,703/mo | $2,703/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Prospect Union Square | $2,820/mo | $2,984/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Avalon at Assembly Row | $3,139/mo | $3,139/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,971/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/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 11% 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) | $2,971 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,599/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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