If you're on the hunt for a new apartment, you know how hard it can be to find a quality option for a reasonable price. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Somerville look like these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Somerville via rental site Zumper to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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15 Mortimer Place
Listed at $1,100/month, this one-bedroom, two-bathroom living space, located at 15 Mortimer Place in Winter Hill, is 47.6 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Somerville, which is currently estimated at around $2,100/month.
In the unit, prospective tenants can expect hardwood and tile floors, bay windows, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, in-unit laundry and high ceilings. Pets are not allowed.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
14 Edgar Ave.
Then there's this dwelling with one bedroom and one bathroom at 14 Edgar Ave. in Winter Hill, listed at $1,500/month.
On-site laundry and outdoor space are offered as building amenities. In the unit, expect carpeted floors, closet space, exposed brick, white appliances, granite countertops and wooden cabinetry. Cats and dogs are not permitted here.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
Boston Avenue
Over at Boston Avenue, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $1,600/month.
Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, outdoor space and extra storage space. In the unit, anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, recessed lighting, high ceilings, white appliances and large windows. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is quite walkable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(View the listing here.)
442 Medford St.
Listed at $1,650/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom address is located at 442 Medford St. in Magoun Square.
Building amenities include assigned parking and shared outdoor space. In the unit, expect to find high ceilings, hardwood flooring, an updated bathroom, bay windows, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Cats and dogs are not welcome here.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
4 Aldersey St.
Finally, there's this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 4 Aldersey St. in Union Square. It's being listed for $1,675/month.
The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the apartment, you're promised both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring, garden access, a dishwasher and large windows. Attention, cat owners: your kitty is welcome here.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Here's the full listing.)
