Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

Prices and availability in Somerville, MA were last updated on 17 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Somerville, MA are: Arris, Union 346, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue, 123 Highland Avenue and Windsor at Maxwell's Green.

The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,563.

The price range for a studio apartment in Somerville, MA is between $1,144 and $5,379.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA is between $1,000 and $6,313.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA is between $1,531 and $7,053.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA is between $1,724 and $9,452.

In Somerville 66% of the housing is rented out compared to 34% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Somerville's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 82% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Somerville are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 43% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 9 stories. About 33% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 54% are mid-rises, and 34% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Somerville are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 52% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.