Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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7 Jay St
$2,225 - $4,750
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$2,225 - $4,750

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$2,225 - $4,750
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Jay St

7 Jay StSomerville, MA 02144
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872 Broadway
$2,300 - $2,475
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$2,300 - $2,475

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$2,300 - $2,475
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872 Broadway

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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96 Holland St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

96 Holland St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

96 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Cameron Ave
$2,400 - $4,200
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$2,400 - $4,200

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$2,400 - $4,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,450

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$2,450

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872 Broadway

SomervilleMA02144
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33 Paulina St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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33 Paulina St, Unit 3, Unit 3

33 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144
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10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10

10 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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59 Conwell Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

59 Conwell Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

59 Conwell AveSomerville, MA 02144
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA

As of April 16, 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 59 Ossipee Rd Model at 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Burnham St11 Burnham St3BR,2BA$0.41
59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #159 Ossipee Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
203 Holland St, Unit 3203 Holland St3BR,1BA$0.40
12 Claremon St, Unit #112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$0.32
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
190 Holland St, Unit #3A190 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
186 Holland St, Unit #2186 Holland St3BR,1BA$0.38
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
14 Powder House Blvd, Unit 414 Powder House Blvd4BR,2BA$0.39

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Tufts, Somerville, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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