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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Tufts University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,655 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
390
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 6% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,775 | - | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | - | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,712 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | - |  18% |
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 | $3,550 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,037 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,350 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,130 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,712
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last year
18%
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
$3,550
Condos
Average rent
$4,037
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Rooms
Average rent
$1,130
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
2d ago
North Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge
Studio
0 baths
$600
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville
1 bed
2 baths
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,100
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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
2d ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3SEPT, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5h ago
Verified
9 Burnham St #1, Medford, MA 02144
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,650
$4,195
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
57 Newbury St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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
8h ago
Verified
210 Powder House Blvd #BLVD, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
$3,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
Verified
105 Bromfield Rd #2, Medford, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
57 Newbury St #2, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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
5h ago
Verified
9 Burnham St #1, Medford, MA 02144
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,650
$4,195
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
Verified
210 Powder House Blvd #BLVD, Somerville, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
$3,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
Verified
105 Bromfield Rd #2, Medford, MA 02144
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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 July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,655 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).