Somerville

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Somerville, MA

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Welcome to Somerville, a 21st century success story.

Commuter Public Transportation Arts Walkable College

Nestled in the heart of Greater Boston, Somerville combines historic architecture with contemporary city living. The community features diverse housing options, from traditional triple-deckers to modern apartments, with current rental rates of $3,277 for one-bedroom units and $3,993 for two-bedroom homes. The rental market has seen moderate growth, with one-bedroom rates increasing by 3.9% over the past year.

Somerville's character shines through its distinct squares and neighborhoods. Davis Square pulses with activity around the landmark Somerville Theatre, while Union Square draws visitors to its farmers market and international restaurants. The Somerville Community Path offers residents a tree-lined route for recreation and commuting. The presence of Tufts University adds to the area's educational atmosphere. History enthusiasts appreciate Prospect Hill, where one of the first American flags was raised during the Revolutionary War on January 1, 1776, marking a significant moment in the nation's founding.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerville, MA is $2,687 for a studio, $3,220 for one bedroom, $3,970 for two bedrooms, and $4,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerville has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,220/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$5,730/month
2,883 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,862/month
3,575 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,818/month
2,076 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Somerville, MA

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

91

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.

Schools

Benjamin G Brown

Public

Grades K-5

211 Students

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

440 Students

East Somerville Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

729 Students

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Arthur D Healey

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

440 Students

East Somerville Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

729 Students

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Arthur D Healey

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

West Somerville Neighborhood

Public

Grades PK-8

371 Students

Somerville High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Longfellow 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.