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East Somerville Somerville, MA

A terrific blend of charm and energy

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East Somerville combines the quiet charm of historic homes and modern apartments for rent with the activity of an energetic business district. The neighborhood sits less than five miles north of downtown Boston. The transportation hub of Sullivan Square bordering the neighborhood connects commuters to both Boston and Cambridge by bus and subway. There are several small parks for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

The center of East Somerville is Broadway where you can find small businesses and restaurants offering diverse cuisine. Locals love the annual Foodie Crawl held here, which showcases international food options found in this neighborhood. You can try injera at Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant or the meat buffet at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine. If you are an art lover, check out Mudflat Studios to admire the ceramic creations or try it out yourself by taking a wheel-throwing class in its brightly-lit space. East Somerville borders Assembly Square, a major destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Here you can find luxury brands, casual eats, a movie theater, and a Legoland Discovery Center.

East Somerville is a great location for commuters with quick access to colleges and cultural hubs. Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are only 15 minutes away, giving quick access to the famed Harvard and Central Squares. Rent in Somerville if you want a variety of amenities, convenience, and great location.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Somerville is $2,861 for a studio, $3,435 for one bedroom, $4,346 for two bedrooms, and $4,308 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Somerville has increased by 6.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 464 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,861/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 710 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,435/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,346/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,308/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Boston African American National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.