Cheap Homes for Rent in West Medford Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 34 Hume Ave

34 Hume Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 19 Arizona Ter

19 Arizona Ter

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 79 Capen St

79 Capen St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 75 Mystic St

75 Mystic St, Unit 3

75 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474

West Medford, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.23 price per square foot 78 Decatur St Model at 78 Decatur St, Unit 3 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 291 Alewife Brook Pky Model at 291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 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.
78 Decatur St, Unit 378 Decatur St1BR,1BA$0.23
291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1291 Alewife Brook Pky4BR,2BA$0.40
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1125 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
75 Capen St, Unit 175 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.28
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 401 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $13,383. There are also 247 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $955 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 $955 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,220.

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 $2,800 to $13,383, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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