Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

Prices and availability in Somerville, MA were last updated on 6 Nov 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Somerville, MA is between $275 and $9,452.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA is between $375 and $6,524.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA is between $1,531 and $6,918.

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

In Somerville, 66% of the residents are renting compared to 34% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Somerville's rentals, 82% are small-scale complexes with under 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.