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Tufts offers a variety of rental properties to faculty to help support their career at Tufts. These properties are managed by Walnut Hills Properties, a Tufts-owned not-for-profit.

Eligibility

These rental properties are available to full-time Tufts faculty members. There is a three-term rental limit policy. The purpose of this policy is to ensure an ongoing supply of available units for newly hired incoming faculty. After your initial lease expires, you will be eligible to renew for two additional leasing terms. Leases generally start in July or August and end in May or June.

Locations

Walnut Hill Properties has a range of different properties, wood-frame multi-family houses, single family houses and apartments within an apartment building, all within walking distance to the Medford/Somerville campus.

Rates

The following rates are ranges that are subject to change and availability.

  • One Bedrooms:     $2,100 - $2,300 per month
  • Two Bedrooms:     $2,300 - $2,500 per month
  • Three Bedrooms:  $2,600 - $2,800 per month
  • Four Bedrooms     $2,800 - $3,000 per month

Walnut Hills Properties does not charge a broker’s fee, a security deposit or last month’s rent upfront.  Additionally, the lease can be terminated at any time.  The only upfront cost is the 1st months’ rent which is due one month prior to the move-in date. Please note that the units are unfurnished, and you will be required to set up and pay for heat, electricity, cable, and internet, Walnut Hill covers water/sewer, trash, and landscaping/snow removal.

Apply

Interested faculty should contact Cheryl Smith, Property Manager, at Walnut Hill Properties at 781-391-5300 or cheryl@walnuthillproperties.com.