Start with the decision behind your search
Tufts programs may use different campuses and student housing processes. Confirm your school, status, and destination with Tufts before comparing Medford, Somerville, Boston, or other possible addresses.
Compare the details that change your daily routine
Test the route at class times, including transfers and late returns. Compare rent, utilities, shared housing, furniture, lease months, groceries, and any commute to clinical or research placements.
Prepare a clear rental plan
Check Tufts’ current housing resources for your program, then ask private properties for written screening and occupancy terms. Verify local rules against current city information.
Keep a written record of the property address, lease dates, monthly costs, move-in amounts, included services, and the person authorized to receive payments. Availability and screening decisions are specific to each property. Verify the listing and payment instructions independently before sharing documents or money.
For a Massachusetts rental, review the current Attorney General’s guide to landlord and tenant rights and ask a qualified professional about questions that depend on your circumstances. You can share your timing, destination, budget, and housing priorities with Rita through the Boston rental inquiry form.
