Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (237 Rentals)
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Parkwood Apartments

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

380 Pleasant St, Unit #A1-10

15 Washington St S, Unit 512

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17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

61A Washington St, Unit 112

67 Washington St, Unit 102

56 Clark St

101 Summer St
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17-19-19 Washington St

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North Medford, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Medford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Medford Studio Apartments | $2,162 | $1,695 | $4,405 |
North Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $955 | $8,929 |
North Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $2,100 | $8,376 |
North Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
North Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,253 | $3,200 | $5,800 |
North Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,369 | $1,125 | $7,995 |
North Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,103 | $4,500 | $9,900 |
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There are currently 237 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 |
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Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Medford, MA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Medford area is the $0.27 price per square foot 50 Clark St Model at 50 Clark St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value North Medford apartment is the 79 Capen St Model at 79 Capen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,690 with a $0.27 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. |
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50 Clark St, Unit 2 | 50 Clark St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
79 Capen St, Unit 1 | 79 Capen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
5 Forest St, Unit #401 | 5 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
22 Liberty St, Unit #2 | 22 Liberty St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R | 55 Forest Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
51 Mount Vernon St, Unit #5 | 51 Mount Vernon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
29 Capen St, Unit #2 | 29 Capen St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.30 |
8 Forest St, Unit #201 | 8 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
12 Shawmut St, Unit #1 | 12 Shawmut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1 | 7 Shawmut Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Medford, Malden, MA
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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 $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Medford?
The cheapest apartment in North Medford is 119 West Wyoming which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in North Medford costs $10,400.
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 24 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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