Cheap Homes for Rent in West Medford Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Medford area of Boston.

property at 74 Sharon St

$1,220

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$1,220

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$1,220

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Boston Ave

$1,575 - $1,750

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$1,575 - $1,750

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$1,575 - $1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 80 Sharon St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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80 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 7 Harris Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Harris Cir

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 15 Arizona Terrace

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 98 Sharon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Allen St

$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 34 Hamilton Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

34 Hamilton Rd, Unit 206

34 Hamilton Rd
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 18 Wyman St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Wyman St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 35 Century St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Century St, Unit 1

35 Century St
MedfordMA02155

West Medford, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,150
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.40 price per square foot 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 14 Fairmount St Model at 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 starting at $6,250 with a $0.63 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.
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.514 Fairmount St5BR,1BA$0.63
82 Quincy St, Unit #282 Quincy St4BR,1BA$0.46
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
136 Burget Ave136 Burget Ave5BR,2BA$0.65
56 Gordon St, Unit 256 Gordon St4BR,1BA$0.40
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit Apt 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.64
22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 222 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Medford, Boston, MA

Ranked #64

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,400. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $1,220 to $10,000.

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 $1,220 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,309.

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 $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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