Davis Square

Somerville, MA

Davis Square - Somerville, MA

Area Guide

Davis Square comes alive with music from morning to night!

Quirky • Vibrant • Local Business • Live Music • Events • Massachusetts •

Davis Square is a quirky and vibrant community in Somerville with a major commercial hub. Its main center of action is at the intersection of six streets, encompassed by specialty shops, restaurants, bars, and 200 local businesses.

The Somerville Theatre is a popular place for residents to see a movie on a Friday or Saturday night. October is the month for HONK! Festival, an event where brass bands from across New England come to serenade the crowds with acoustics. It’s not the only music in Davis Square – street musicians are playing everywhere, so expect to jam out on the way to dinner or stepping off the T Station platform.

Residents enjoy the many eateries and coffeehouses along Elm Street, as well as the walking trail at Seven Hills Park.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Davis Square is $2,158 for a studio, $2,501 for one bedroom, and $3,195 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davis Square has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Studio
397 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,158/month

Average Rent

1 BR
600 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,501/month

Average Rent

2 BR
750 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,195/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Longfellow National Historic Site
Mystic River Reservation

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Davis Square

Chester Street Apartments

9-15 Chester St,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,000 - $2,400 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

7 Cameron Apartments

7 Cameron Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$4,400 - $4,500 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

4 Cogswell Ave

4 Cogswell Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,650

1 Bed