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9 Central St,
Somerville, MA 02143
1-3 Beds | $3,000 - $5,500
Rental Market Trends in Somerville, MA
What is the average rent in Somerville, MA?
$3,171/month
Average Rent
676 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,171 per month. This is 103% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Somerville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Somerville, you can expect to pay about $2,628 per month for a studio, $3,171 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,861 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,175 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Somerville, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $25 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Somerville, MA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
3%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
81%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville?
Based on current rent prices, West Somerville, Foss Park and Spring Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Somerville?
Based on current rent prices, East Somerville, Assembly Square and Union Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Somerville.
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Which Somerville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Somerville with the most apartments available are East Somerville, Assembly Square and Conway Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Somerville, MA?
Because the average rent in Somerville is $3,171, you’ll want to make about $10,570 per month or $126,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Somerville, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Somerville, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,766/month
One Bedroom
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$3,242/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,371/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,275/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.