Cheap Homes for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,700 (10 Rentals)

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property at 217 Holland St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

217 Holland St, Unit 2B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 9 Claremon St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

9 Claremon St, Unit 1

9 Claremon St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 35 Kingston St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Kingston St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 12 Claremon St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

12 Claremon St, Unit 1

12 Claremon St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 50 Bromfield Rd

$3,550

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$3,550

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$3,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

50 Bromfield Rd, Unit 1

50 Bromfield Rd
SomervilleMA02144
property at 24 Burnham St

$3,695

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$3,695

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$3,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

24 Burnham St, Unit 2

24 Burnham St
SomervilleMA02144

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Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tufts area is the $0.45 price per square foot 227 Holland St Model at 227 Holland St, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Tufts apartment is the 116 Holland St Model at 116 Holland St, Unit 3L starting at $6,000 with a $0.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
227 Holland St, Unit 1227 Holland St3BR,2BA$0.45
116 Holland St, Unit 3L116 Holland St4BR,2BA$0.60
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
36 Foskett St, Unit 236 Foskett St4BR,2BA$1.48
18 Chandler St, Unit 218 Chandler St3BR,2BA$3.41
143 College Ave, Unit 1143 College Ave4BR,1BA$3.84
29 Bromfield Rd, Unit 129 Bromfield Rd4BR,1BA$3.33
12 Claremon St, Unit 112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$3.30
24 Burnham St, Unit 324 Burnham St2BR,1BA$3.79

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Tufts, Somerville, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tufts

What type of rentals are currently available in Tufts?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,425 to $9,100. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tufts ranging from $2,700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tufts?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tufts ranges from $2,700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,930.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tufts?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tufts range from $1,450 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,550 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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