Somerville, MA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,428
1-year change
+3.6%
$118/mo
5-year change
+30.5%
$801/mo
10-year change
+45.6%
$1,074/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Somerville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,124/mo—0.0%
2016$2,293/mo+8.0%+8.0%
2017$2,421/mo+5.6%+14.0%
2018$2,494/mo+3.0%+17.4%
2019$2,563/mo+2.8%+20.7%
2020$2,615/mo+2.0%+23.1%
2021$2,496/mo-4.6%+17.5%
2022$2,776/mo+11.2%+30.7%
2023$2,994/mo+7.9%+41.0%
2024$3,178/mo+6.1%+49.6%
2025$3,268/mo+2.8%+53.9%
2026$3,377/mo+3.3%+59.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Somerville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Somerville, MA was $2,091 in 2015-01 and is $3,428 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,337 per month over 11 years.

How much has Somerville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Somerville, MA has changed +30.5% ($801 per month). The current median is $3,428.

What has rent in Somerville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Somerville, MA has changed +45.6% ($1,074 per month). It is now $3,428.

Is rent in Somerville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Somerville, MA has increased +3.6% ($118/mo). Current median: $3,428.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.