Somerville, MA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Somerville, MA is $3,425.
$3,425
-$75
-$75
1,751
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $845 to $15,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 16 |
| $1,000 | 15 |
| $1,100 | 19 |
| $1,200 | 19 |
| $1,300 | 13 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 16 |
| $2,100 | 29 |
| $2,200 | 50 |
| $2,300 | 45 |
| $2,400 | 61 |
| $2,500 | 86 |
| $2,600 | 85 |
| $2,700 | 87 |
| $2,800 | 87 |
| $2,900 | 141 |
| $3,000 | 109 |
| $3,100 | 107 |
| $3,200 | 140 |
| $3,300 | 148 |
| $3,400 | 122 |
| $3,500 | 120 |
| $3,600 | 101 |
| $3,700 | 75 |
| $3,800 | 87 |
| $3,900 | 112 |
| $4,000 | 77 |
| $4,100 | 80 |
| $4,200 | 68 |
| $4,300 | 48 |
| $4,400 | 69 |
| $4,500 | 52 |
| $4,600 | 42 |
| $4,700 | 52 |
| $4,800 | 42 |
| $4,900 | 36 |
| $5,000+ | 193 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $75 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,100 | $3,200 |
| Feb | $3,100 | $3,200 |
| Mar | $3,270 | $3,375 |
| Apr | $3,695 | $3,700 |
| May | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Jun | $3,891 | $3,750 |
| Jul | $3,750 | $3,600 |
| Aug | $3,600 | $3,500 |
| Sep | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $3,500 | No data |
| Nov | $3,396 | No data |
| Dec | $3,361 | No data |
Market temperature
The Somerville, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Somerville, MA is 63% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Somerville, MA?
The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,425.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Somerville, MA?
Houses in Somerville, MA rent between $845 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,425.
3. How has the rent in Somerville, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Somerville, MA decreased by $75
4. How much has the rent in Somerville, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Somerville, MA decreased by $75
5. How many available rentals are there in Somerville, MA?
There are currently 1,751 rentals available in Somerville, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Somerville, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,425 — 63.1% higher the national average of $2,100.