
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $800 (32 Rentals)
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43 Paulina St, Unit 1

43 Paulina St, Unit 2A

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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham Street

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

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32 Wallace St, Unit 1F

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24 Park Ave

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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B
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119 College Ave, Unit 3

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34 College Ave, Unit 5

26 Claremon St, Unit #1

36 College Ave, Unit #5

79 Curtis St

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17 Mason St, Unit 1

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35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3

47 Curtis Ave, Unit 1
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45 Kidder Ave, Unit 1F

79 Curtis St

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47 Curtis Ave

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187 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

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26 Warner St

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27 Warner St, Unit 1

217 Holland St, Unit 2B

47 Curtis Ave, Unit 3
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47 Curtis Ave, Unit 2

27 Warner St, Unit #3

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92 Pearson Rd

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11 Burnham St, Unit 3

12 Claremon St, Unit 1

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47 Curtis Ave, Unit 1

119 College Ave

102 Pearson Rd, Unit 1
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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 | $2,100 | $1,750 | $2,450 |
| Tufts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $800 | $2,900 |
| Tufts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $2,900 | $3,900 |
| Tufts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $1,232 | $4,950 |
| Tufts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,005 | $3,800 | $6,100 |
| Tufts 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,833 | $5,000 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 32 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 August 29, 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 227 Holland St Model at 227 Holland St, Unit 1 starting at $4,495 with a $0.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Burnham St | 11 Burnham St | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 227 Holland St, Unit 1 | 227 Holland St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 116 Holland St, Unit #1A | 116 Holland St | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| 116 Holland St, Unit 3L | 116 Holland St | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 146 W Adams St | 146 W Adams St | 6BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| 92 Pearson Rd | 92 Pearson Rd | 6BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| 34 Bay State Ave | 34 Bay State Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 28 Walker St, Unit 2 | 28 Walker St | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
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