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Green Line Extension opened up Somerville. Rents followed. Here's what's actually available.

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What does rent cost in Somerville?

The Somerville market right now

763 rentals · June 2026

$3,600↑ 5.9% in 12 mo

median asking rent

$1,200–$10,000

typical range

18 days

typical time listed

Where rents have been · median, last 12 months

What each size goes for

Studio

$2,500

1 bed

$2,700

2 bed

$3,500

3 bed

$4,100

4 bed

$4,700

Source: RentCast market data for ZIP 02143. Asking rents, not closed leases — your actual rent depends on the unit.

Renting in Somerville in 2026

The Green Line Extension transformed Somerville's rental market. Neighborhoods that were once transit deserts are now a single stop from downtown Boston, and rents have reflected it. Somerville remains more affordable than Cambridge or the South End — but that gap is narrowing. NowRent shows you what's actually available, with no broker fee added.

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Somerville neighborhoods to know

Davis Square

Red Line terminus. Lively, highly walkable. Consistently strong demand.

Union Square

GLX stop, rapidly gentrifying. Good window to rent before prices peak.

Assembly Row

New development corridor. Modern units, Orange Line access.

Ball Square / Magoun Square

More affordable pockets with good community feel.

Winter Hill

Value play — good access, less pressure than Davis or Union.

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