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Last updated on May 22, 2026
Average rent in
Tufts University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,851 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
363
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 4% 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 $3,750, whereas a house costs $5,187. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,425 | - |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | - | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | - | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,925 | - | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,325 | - | 15% |
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 | $3,750 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,187 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,425
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,925
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,325
Last year
15%
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
$3,750
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Houses
Average rent
$5,187
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
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
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Glenwood townhouse for rent in Medford
15 Hadley Pl #5, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 27
3d ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
519 Broadway, Medford, MA 02145
2 beds
2 baths
$2,199
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
North Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 Whittemore Ave #361, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,755–$5,535
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
2 baths
$3,425
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
114 Woodstock St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
$3,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
85 Lowden Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
1 bath
$4,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
39 Sterling Street, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
23 Curtis St #2, Medford, MA 02144
5 beds
2 baths
$5,800
$5,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
23 Curtis St #2, Medford, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
$5,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
114 Woodstock St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
$3,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 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 $3,800 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 4% 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 $1,851 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 $152,000/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).