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Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA

As of May 12, 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 16 Kidder Ave Model at 16 Kidder Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Kidder Ave, Unit 316 Kidder Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Park Ave, Unit 1B24 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tufts, Somerville, MA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Tufts Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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