Cheap Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA from $825 (120 Rentals)

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20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2
$980

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Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

20 Liberty AveMedford, MA 02155
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 2
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

44 Touro Ave, Unit 2

44 Touro AveMedford, MA 02155
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484 Main St, Unit 3
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

484 Main St, Unit 3

484 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 19-19 Forest St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19-19 Forest St

MedfordMA02155
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LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
property at 13 Harnden Rd
$900 - $2,700

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148

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property at 11 Upham St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Upham St

MaldenMA02148
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18 Benedict St
$1,250 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,550
1 Month Lease Term
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18 Benedict St

18 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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Frost Terrace
$1,696 - $2,381

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Base Rent$1,696 - $2,381

Total Monthly Price$1,696 - $2,381
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Parkwood Apartments
$1,700 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,700 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
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Parkwood Apartments

16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Sep 15

32 Wallace St, Unit 1

32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Park Ave, Unit 1

2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St
$1,750 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,750 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 Maple St

64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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22 Saint Mary St
$1,750 - $1,925

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Base Rent$1,750 - $1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,925
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Saint Mary St

22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 84 Sprague St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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84 Sprague St

MaldenMA02148
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HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave
$1,775 - $2,900

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Base Rent$1,775 - $2,900

Total Monthly Price$1,775 - $2,900
24 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave

840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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347 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,100

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Medford, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Medford, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Medford, MA area range in price from $1,700 to $16,203 with an overall median price of $3,151. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Medford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Medford$3,125$1,700214
Wellington Medford$3,254$2,00055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford area is the $0.24 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Medford apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.11
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
304 Spring Street Ext304 Spring Street Ext1BR,1BA$0.21
302 Spring Street Ext302 Spring Street ExtStudio ,1BA$0.19

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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 HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave listed at $1,775.

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 $2,157 at Frost Terrace.

What is the most affordable Medford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Medford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,000.

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