The Sphere
640 Boston Ave,
Medford, MA 02155
$3,575 - $4,679 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Tufts Park Medford, MA
A family-oriented community near Tufts University
Park-Like
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Public Transit
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Urban
Tufts Park is a neighborhood named for its green space, which offers nearly 11 acres of community park with a swimming pool, soccer and softball fields, and a playground. This pet- and kid-friendly park adds to the family-friendly vibe that appeals so much to renters in Tufts Park. Located in the city of Medford, locals have easy access to public and private schools, riverfront recreation, shopping and dining destinations, and major university campuses.
Tufts Park is near Harvard University, Tufts University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There’s a college town vibe here, as well as a calming presence that’s perfect for families. Public bus stations are a great way to get around town, and the easy access to Interstate 93 is a wonderful perk for commuters. Excellent nearby schools and suburban amenities make Tufts Park the perfect place to put down roots in the city of Medford.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Tufts Park is $3,800 for one bedroom, and $4,287 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tufts Park has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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744 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,800/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,024 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,287/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tufts Park - Medford, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Tufts Park - Medford, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Tufts Park - Medford, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Tufts Park - Medford, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.