
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $650 (61 Rentals)
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13 Harnden Rd

18 Beltran St

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85 High St, Unit 1

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11 Upham St, Unit 3

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-5

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

Parkwood Apartments

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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64 Maple St
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 510

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171 Washington St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

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180 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-18

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347 Pleasant St

84 Sprague St

52 Pine St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-20

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67 Washington St, Unit 102
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

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22 Saint Mary St

52 Newhall St, Unit 1

43 Fairmont St

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

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45 Florence St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-25
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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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43 Mc Cormack St, Unit 1

Park Place Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

Andover House

Cliffside Manor Apartments

Pleasant Street Towers

Ten Florence at Central Place

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90 North St

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16 Quincy St, Unit 2
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14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2

53 Fellsway W, Unit 22A

53 Fellsway W, Unit 15

63 Fellsway W, Unit 12A

63 Fellsway W, Unit 14

53 Fellsway W, Unit 21

63 Fellsway W, Unit 3

53 Fellsway W, Unit 16

53 Fellsway W, Unit 18

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223 Essex St, Unit 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 | $2,248 | $1,600 | $2,922 |
| North Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $975 | $5,512 |
| North Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $650 | $8,598 |
| North Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,499 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,635 | $1,000 | $9,600 |
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There are currently 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Ventures, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Medford, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Medford area is the $0.62 price per square foot 24 Chetwynd Rd Model at 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $6,150. The second greatest value North Medford apartment is the 282 Boston Ave Model at 282 Boston Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,800 with a $0.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 282 Boston Ave, Unit 1 | 282 Boston Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 3R | 124 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton | 197 Clifton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 249 Boston Ave, Unit 3 | 249 Boston Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 14 Renfrew St | 14 Renfrew St | 5BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| 15 Belmont St, Unit 1 | 15 Belmont St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 23 Edison Ave | 23 Edison Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.52 |
| 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 16 Quincy St, Unit 2 | 16 Quincy St | 6BR,2BA | $0.56 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Medford?
The cheapest apartment in North Medford is Everett Ventures, LLC which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in North Medford costs $3,118.
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 3 regular apartments in North Medford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Medford?
Cheap apartments in North Medford have an average cost of $104 which is $3,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Medford.
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