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property at 74 Sharon St

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 6 Boston Ave

6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 19 Arizona Ter

19 Arizona Ter

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 79 Mystic St

79 Mystic St, Unit 2

79 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474

West Medford, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.40 price per square foot 291 Alewife Brook Pky Model at 291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1291 Alewife Brook Pky4BR,2BA$0.40
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1125 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
59 Quincy St59 Quincy St3BR,1BA$0.39
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
56 Gordon St, Unit 256 Gordon St4BR,1BA$0.39
89 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 189 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.33
89 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 189 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.33
69 Conwell Ave, Unit 169 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 331 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,100 to $10,400. There are also 269 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $975 to $9,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Medford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Medford ranges from $975 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,166.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Medford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Medford range from $2,600 to $4,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,425.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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