Average Rent in Somerville (2026)
The median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Somerville is $2,700 as of June 9 - June 15, 2026, based on verified active listings across Spot Easy — $50 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
↻ Updated weekly · data as of June 9 - June 15, 2026
Median asking rent by bedroom
| Apartment size | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,348 | $2,194 – $2,551 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,700 | $2,500 – $3,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,300 | $2,950 – $3,700 |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,088 | $3,600 – $4,400 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,500 |
Typical range = where the middle 50% of listings fall — a quarter rent for less, a quarter for more.
How Somerville rent compares to Greater Boston
A 1-bedroom in Somerville runs $50 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750 — about 2% below the metro average. Among the 19 Greater Boston areas we publish, that ranks Somerville 11th most expensive for 1-bedrooms.
| Apartment size | Somerville | Greater Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,348 | $2,300 | +$48 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,700 | $2,750 | −$50 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,300 | $3,300 | even |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,088 | $3,950 | +$138 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $5,000 | $5,200 | −$200 |
Half of 1-bedroom listings in Somerville fall between $2,500 and $3,000 — budget-end units start near the lower figure, while larger or renovated units push toward the upper end and beyond.
Studio vs. roommate in Somerville
Renting a studio solo runs about $2,348. Splitting a 2-bedroom two ways works out to $1,650 per person — roughly $698/month cheaper than going solo (30% savings).
When to start your Somerville apartment search
Most Greater Boston leases turn over on September 1, and Somerville is no exception. Inventory builds through late spring and early summer for fall move-ins, then tightens sharply in August as students and young professionals lock in leases. If you're targeting a September 1 start, the strongest selection is usually six to eight weeks out; for other move-in dates, listings refresh year-round but the best ones move within days. We refresh these Somerville numbers every week so you can time your search to the live market.
Nearby neighborhoods: Cambridge
Somerville rent — frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Somerville?
As of June 9 - June 15, 2026, the median asking rent in Somerville is $2,700 for a one-bedroom and $3,300 for a two-bedroom. For other sizes: studios around $2,348, three-bedrooms $4,088, four-plus-bedrooms $5,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom in Somerville?
The median is $2,700, with most 1-bedroom listings falling between $2,500 and $3,000.
Is it cheaper to rent a studio or split a 2-bedroom in Somerville?
Splitting a two-bedroom costs about $1,650 per person — roughly $698 a month less than renting a studio solo ($2,348).
How does Somerville compare to the Boston average?
A 1-bedroom in Somerville costs $50 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
When do Somerville apartments become available?
Most Greater Boston leases start September 1. Inventory peaks from late spring through summer and tightens in August; for a fall move-in, the best selection is usually six to eight weeks out.
How we calculate this
Each week we snapshot every active listing on Spot Easy across Greater Boston, exclude drafts, admin-removed listings, and asking rents below $500 or above $20,000, dedupe by address + unit, and normalize bedroom counts into Studio / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4+. We require at least 20 active listings in a cell before publishing its median; thinner cells are suppressed. Figures are median asking rents, not signed-lease prices.
Sample sizes this week (N): Studio 60 · 1BR 125 · 2BR 199 · 3BR 168 · 4+BR 131.
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