Cheap Homes for Rent in Tufts Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,600 (18 Rentals)

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property at 12 Cameron Ave

12 Cameron 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

property at 87 Chandler St

87 Chandler St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 29 Corinthian Rd

29 Corinthian Rd

SomervilleMA02144

Tufts, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tufts, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tufts, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tufts Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA

As of March 21, 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
85 College Ave, Unit 2T85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 2A85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tufts

What type of rentals are currently available in Tufts?

There are currently 672 Apartments for Rent in Tufts, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,050 to $9,900. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tufts ranging from $2,600 to $11,700.

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 $2,600 to $11,700 with an average monthly rent of $5,071.

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 $2,950 to $5,125, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $5,025. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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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