
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (107 Rentals)
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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street, Unit 49 Walnut Street

Parkwood Apartments

475 Highland Ave, Unit #1

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21 Elm St, Unit A1, Unit A1

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85 Maple St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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347 Pleasant St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-14

17-19 Washington St., Unit 303
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

70 Washington St

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

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12 High St, Unit 2, Unit 2

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

17-19 Washington St., Unit 109

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

17-19 Washington St., Unit 515

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19
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171 Washington St

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45 Florence St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4, Unit A2-4

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

17-19 Washington St., Unit 405

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-7

87R Madison St
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349 Pleasant St, Unit C-12

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22 Saint Mary St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-21

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-2

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16, Unit 349-C-16

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347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16, Unit C1-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-24

349 Pleasant St, Unit A3-5
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349 Pleasant St, Unit C-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-2

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-3

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-3

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-11

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4
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North Medford, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Medford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Medford Studio Apartments | $2,149 | $1,200 | $2,831 |
| North Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $1,000 | $5,022 |
| North Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $3,100 | $5,200 |
| North Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,513 | $950 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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Cheapest Available North Medford Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Medford, MA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Medford area is the $0.20 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value North 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 North Medford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 | 14 Fairmount St | 5BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 82 Quincy St, Unit #2 | 82 Quincy St | 4BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| 29 Capen St, Unit #2 | 29 Capen St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.30 |
| 136 Burget Ave | 136 Burget Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| 17 Tesla Ave, Unit #2 | 17 Tesla Ave | 6BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 258 Boston Ave | 258 Boston Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Medford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Medford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Medford is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Medford?
The cheapest apartment in North Medford is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in North Medford costs $7,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Medford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in North Medford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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