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Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Tufts University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,600/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
342
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $3,600, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | - | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,075 | - | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,975 | - |  5% |
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 | $3,600 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $985 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last year
5%
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
$3,600
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Rooms
Average rent
$985
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
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,000
$795
Price drop
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
Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford
43 Paulina St #1, Medford, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$960
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford
43 Paulina St #2A, Medford, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,030
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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 Jul 26
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 Jul 26
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$7,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Claremon St #1, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
175 Boston Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
547 Broadway #1, Medford, MA 02145
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
37 Charnwood Rd #1, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
1 bath
$4,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Stanley Ave #1, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
47 Rogers Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,000
$795
Price drop
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
Verified
223 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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 Nov 1
2d ago
Verified
37 Davis Sq #2, Somerville, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
Verified
131 Rindge Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$4,100
$4,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 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 $3,600 per month as of September 5, 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 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/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).