Somerville, MA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,589
1-year change
+9.5%
$310/mo
5-year change
+29.4%
$815/mo
10-year change
+41.0%
$1,043/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Somerville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,324/mo0.0%
2016$2,504/mo+7.7%+7.7%
2017$2,646/mo+5.7%+13.9%
2018$2,723/mo+2.9%+17.2%
2019$2,797/mo+2.7%+20.4%
2020$2,849/mo+1.9%+22.6%
2021$2,720/mo-4.5%+17.0%
2022$3,019/mo+11.0%+29.9%
2023$3,247/mo+7.6%+39.7%
2024$3,453/mo+6.3%+48.6%
2025$3,271/mo-5.3%+40.7%
2026$3,661/mo+11.9%+57.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Somerville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Somerville, MA was $2,280 in 2015-01 and is $3,589 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,309 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 +29.4% ($815 per month). The current median is $3,589.

What has rent in Somerville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Somerville, MA has changed +41.0% ($1,043 per month). It is now $3,589.

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

Year over year, median rent in Somerville, MA has increased +9.5% ($310/mo). Current median: $3,589.

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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.