Cheap Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA from $900 (106 Rentals)

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property at 208 Main St

208 Main St

MedfordMA02155
property at 37 Almont St

37 Almont St

MedfordMA02155
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2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
property at 121 Hancock St

121 Hancock St

EverettMA02149
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148

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349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18

349A Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 107 Summer St

107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149

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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 7 Old Colony Ln

7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895

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283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 305 Rindge Ave

305 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 75 Winthrop St

75 Winthrop St

EverettMA02149

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Medford, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Medford, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

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$2,34685
North Medford$7,700$1,575553

Cheapest Available Medford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Medford, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Medford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
119 West Wyoming0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medford area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Medford apartment is the 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18349A Pleasant StStudio ,1BA$0.18
19 Washington St S, Unit 30419 Washington St S1BR,1BA$0.20
16 Summit Ave, Unit 216 Summit Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
43 Hancock St43 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.20
46 Oliver St, Unit 146 Oliver St1BR,1BA$0.21
72 Thurston St72 Thurston St1BR,1BA$0.22
72 Thurston St, Unit 272 Thurston St1BR,1BA$0.22

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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

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Getting Around Medford, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Medford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medford is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medford?

The cheapest apartment in Medford is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Medford costs $6,975.

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