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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Tufts University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,700/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
301
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tufts University, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Tufts University, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,700, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | - | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,075 | - | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | - |  11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tufts University, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,700 | - | 8% | |
Condos | $3,600 | - | 1% | |
Houses | $3,600 | - | 36% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tufts University, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
36%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tufts University, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in Tufts University, MA
5d+ ago
West Medford townhouse for rent in Medford
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$755
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
West Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Powder House townhouse for rent in Somerville
159 Kidder Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
Price dropped $1,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,725–$5,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,725–$5,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
190 Holland St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
44 Cameron Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
44 Cameron Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
223 Main St #2, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$5,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
1d ago
Verified
92 Medford St #3, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
223 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
131 Rindge Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
92 Medford St #3, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
223 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
1d ago
Verified
52 Wallace St #1, Medford, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
190 Holland St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Tufts University, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,800 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $148,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).