Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (62 Rentals)

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property at 119 College Ave

119 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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property at 217 Holland St

217 Holland St

SomervilleMA02144
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Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA

As of April 13, 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 217 Holland St Model at 217 Holland St, Unit 1B starting at $2,725 with a $0.27 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
217 Holland St, Unit 1B217 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.27
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
24 Park Ave, Unit 1B24 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Hardan Rd, Unit 18 Hardan Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Hardan Rd, Unit 18 Hardan Rd2BR,1BA$0.28

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.