Somerville, MA rental market

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Last updated August 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Somerville, MA is $3,413.

Average rent

$3,413

Month-over-month change

-$87

Year-over-year change

-$87

Available rentals

1,752

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $875 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8002
$90011
$1,00022
$1,10022
$1,20021
$1,30011
$1,4007
$1,5004
$1,7001
$1,8006
$1,9009
$2,00014
$2,10031
$2,20050
$2,30041
$2,40061
$2,50085
$2,60088
$2,70084
$2,80091
$2,900129
$3,000104
$3,100104
$3,200144
$3,300146
$3,400126
$3,500119
$3,60097
$3,70079
$3,80088
$3,900111
$4,00077
$4,10080
$4,20069
$4,30049
$4,40069
$4,50052
$4,60042
$4,70053
$4,80044
$4,90036
$5,000+188

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $88 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$3,500No data
Oct$3,500No data
Nov$3,396No data
Dec$3,361No 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.

cool

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.

Somerville, MAvs.

$3,413

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Somerville, MA?

The average rent in Somerville, MA is $3,413.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Somerville, MA?

Houses in Somerville, MA rent between $875 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,413.

3. How has the rent in Somerville, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Somerville, MA decreased by $88

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 $88

5. How many available rentals are there in Somerville, MA?

There are currently 1,752 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 $3,413 — 62.52% higher the national average of $2,100.