Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St
$800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
  • Smoke Free
property at 6 Boston Ave
$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
  • Smoke Free
property at 98 Sharon St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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Cheapest Available West Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.39 price per square foot 89 Hillsdale Rd Model at 89 Hillsdale Rd in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 86 Conwell Ave Model at 86 Conwell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
89 Hillsdale Rd89 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
86 Conwell Ave, Unit 286 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.30
45 Adams St, Unit 145 Adams St4BR,2.5BA$0.44
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
97 W Quincy St, Unit 197 W Quincy St2BR,1BA$0.32
333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 3333 Alewife Brook Pky3BR,1BA$0.33
249 Boston Ave, Unit 3249 Boston Ave5BR,2BA$0.45
158 W Adams St, Unit 2158 W Adams St3BR,1BA$0.33

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West Medford, Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $9,600. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $800 to $8,750.

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 $800 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,983.

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 $2,500 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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