
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tufts area of Somerville.


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116 College Ave, Unit 4

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872 Broadway, Unit 205

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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T

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32 Claremon St

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107 College Ave, Unit #22

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38 Whitman St, Unit 1
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218 Holland St, Unit 3A

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211 Holland St, Unit #3B

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190 Holland St, Unit #3A

76 Powder House Blvd

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116 College Ave, Unit 1a

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108 College Ave, Unit #29
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14 Moore St

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95 Kidder Ave, Unit 2

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119 College Ave, Unit 2

186 Powder House Blvd

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59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1

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69 Chandler St
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186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

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50 Bromfield Rd, Unit 1

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62 Liberty Ave, Unit 62

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62 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

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62 Liberty Ave, Unit #2

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186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

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62 Liberty Ave, Unit 2
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186 Powder House Blvd
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 | $2,266 | $2,200 | $2,300 |
| Tufts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $2,600 | $3,150 |
| Tufts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $2,700 | $4,400 |
| Tufts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,977 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Tufts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,932 | $3,500 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 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 December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tufts area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Tufts apartment is the 218 Holland St Model at 218 Holland St, Unit 3A starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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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| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 218 Holland St, Unit 3A | 218 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 8 Claremon St, Unit 1 | 8 Claremon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 12 Claremon St, Unit #1 | 12 Claremon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 211 Holland St, Unit #3B | 211 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 190 Holland St, Unit #3A | 190 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 186 Holland St, Unit #2 | 186 Holland St | 3BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 107 College Ave, Unit #22 | 107 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 108 College Ave, Unit #29 | 108 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTufts, Somerville, MA
Ranked #15
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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