
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (85 Rentals)
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Parkwood Apartments

25 Sawyer St

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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347 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 507

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22 Saint Mary St
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

134 Salem St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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171 Washington St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

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45 Florence St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

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85 Maple St, Unit 5
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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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7 Hancock St, Unit #5

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

87R Madison St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-11

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-16
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

36 Albion St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B2-2

86 Maple St, Unit B

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

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44 Maple St

26 Porter St, Unit 3
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90 Maple St, Unit 1

105 Summer St

44 Spring St

103 Summer St

7 Meridian St, Unit 2

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101-109 Summer Street

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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 | $2,390 | $1,700 | $4,100 |
| North Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,700 | $8,267 |
| North Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| North Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $950 | $5,950 |
| North Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,078 | $3,150 | $5,943 |
| North Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,854 | $3,700 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sawyer St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Medford, MA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Medford area is the $0.10 price per square foot 75 Pinkert St Model at 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value North Medford apartment is the 124 Forest St Model at 124 Forest St, Unit 3R starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Edgeworth 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 3R | 124 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 77 Fairfax St | 77 Fairfax St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 109 Walnut St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 11 Kearney St | 11 Kearney St | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 231 Spring St | 231 Spring St | 4BR,3BA | $2.10 |
| 10 Webster St, Unit 1 | 10 Webster St | 4BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Medford, Malden, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 25 Sawyer St which is listed at $1,700, 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 36 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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