
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (12 Rentals)
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22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2

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167 College Ave, Unit 1

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

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24 Park Ave

97 College Ave
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97 College Ave, Unit 1

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29 Cameron Ave

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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B

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90 Wallace St, Unit 90 Wallace Street

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116 College Ave

119 College Ave
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Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tufts?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $2,200 | $2,600 |
| Tufts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,200 | $3,300 |
| Tufts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $2,800 | $4,995 |
| Tufts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $1,450 | $4,950 |
| Tufts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,101 | $3,800 | $6,100 |
| Tufts 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,822 | $900 | $6,750 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tufts area is the $0.41 price per square foot 11 Burnham St Model at 11 Burnham St in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Tufts apartment is the 116 Holland St Model at 116 Holland St, Unit #1A starting at $5,000 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tufts apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 11 Burnham St | 11 Burnham St | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 116 Holland St, Unit #1A | 116 Holland St | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| 1081 Broadway, Unit #1 | 1081 Broadway | 4BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 227 Holland St, Unit 1 | 227 Holland St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 116 Holland St, Unit 3L | 116 Holland St | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 205 College Ave, Unit #2 | 205 College Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| 19 Chandler St, Unit 1 | 19 Chandler St | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| 34 Bay State Ave | 34 Bay State Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 22 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.73 |
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