
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tufts area of Somerville.


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24 Park Ave

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96 College Ave, Unit #7, Unit #7

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7 Jay St

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872 Broadway

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96 Holland St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
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29 Cameron Ave

872 Broadway

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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

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33 Paulina St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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68 Electric Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10
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107 College Ave, Unit #22, Unit #22

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10 Wallace St, Unit 2R-B, Unit 2R-B

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59 Conwell Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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38 Whitman St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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190 Holland St, Unit #3A, Unit #3A

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211 Holland St, Unit #3B, Unit #3B
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119 College Ave
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 | $2,689 | $2,050 | $4,700 |
| Tufts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $2,000 | $4,700 |
| Tufts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $2,750 | $4,400 |
| Tufts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Tufts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,081 | $1,400 | $6,200 |
| Tufts 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,020 | $5,500 | $6,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 11 Burnham St | 11 Burnham St | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 203 Holland St, Unit 3 | 203 Holland St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 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 |
| 14 Powder House Blvd, Unit 4 | 14 Powder House Blvd | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTufts, Somerville, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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