2025 Tufts Off Campus Housing Market Report

Numerous Tufts housing providers have been asking for the 2025 Tufts Off Campus Housing Market Report, and many agents are buzzing about the demand they’re seeing on the ground. The Tufts University off-campus rental market continues to defy Greater Boston’s norms — with its own unique leasing cycles and an early surge in activity for 2026.

This year’s data tells a compelling story: availability and vacancy rates around Tufts are trending differently than the broader market, demand remains elevated, and new factors — from the broker bill to international student enrollment — could be shaping what comes next.

We’ve already seen leasing deals close for 2026, and the real-time availability and vacancy numbers reveal why. The patterns are clear, but the implications stretch beyond Tufts into how property owners, renters, and investors will need to navigate the market ahead.

I break down the numbers, the cycles, and the key takeaways in this full report. You can read more in the link below.