Cheap Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA from $800 (133 Rentals)

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15 Rice Ave, Unit Rice Ave #1
$900
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$900

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

15 Rice Ave, Unit Rice Ave #1

15 Rice AveMedford, MA 02155
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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456 Salem St
$1,725 - $1,850
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$1,725 - $1,850

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$1,725 - $1,850
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

456 Salem St

456 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 390 Fellsway W

$1,750 - $2,400

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$1,750

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$1,750

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390 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155

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property at 16 Garden St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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16 Garden St

MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
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64 Henderson St
$800 - $1,000
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$800 - $1,000

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64 Henderson St

64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 70 Park St

$1,600 - $3,050

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$1,600

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70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 37 Crystal St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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37 Crystal St

MelroseMA02176

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Medford, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Medford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Medford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wellington Medford$6,250$2,29544
North Medford$6,300$1,72510

Cheapest Available Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford area is the $0.19 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Medford apartment is the 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
456 Salem St456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.19
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.10
509 Medford St, Unit 2509 Medford St2BR,1BA$0.25
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Medford Overview

Medford, MA is located just a few miles to the northwest of Boston. In fact, Medford may just be the most popular of that metro's suburbs for those who want to be close to the city but enjoy a more suburban and even, in some places, rural lifestyle. That's because those living in Medford apartments and homes are often just blocks away from fantastic outdoor havens like Middlesex Fells Reservation. This city is also renowned for being home to the prestigious Tufts University and premier arts avenues like Chevalier Theatre.á

Why live in Medford, MA?

Medford apartments and homes are quite possibly the best places to live for those individuals who love the outdoors but also want to be close to city amenities for work and play. That's because, while downtown Medford, MA is less than five miles from downtown Boston (yes, really!), it's also mere minutes from some of the area's greatest outdoor spaces. Just a few blocks north of downtown Medford, MA is the incredible Middlesex Fells Reservation, a verifiable natural haven that features thousands of acres of hiking and biking trails, swimming lakes, and much more.á

Medford, MA
Population: 57,765

Ranked #660

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Medford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Medford is at Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Medford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Medford Apartment is $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Medford is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

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