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property at 26 Alfred St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

26 Alfred St

MedfordMA02155

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45 Fells Ave
$1,875 - $2,050
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$1,875 - $2,050
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$1,875 - $2,050
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45 Fells Ave

45 Fells AveMedford, MA 02155
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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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$1,950

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
property at 473-475-475 Windsor St

$875

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$875
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$875

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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473-475-475 Windsor St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148

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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

15 Russell 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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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425
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$1,425
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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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 Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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18 Autumn St
$1,650 - $1,775
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$1,650 - $1,775
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$1,650 - $1,775
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

18 Autumn St

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 135 Clifton St

$1,700 - $3,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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135 Clifton St

MaldenMA02148

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Medford, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Medford, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

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
North Medford$3,200$9005
Wellington Medford$4,350$2,43024

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. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA

As of July 28, 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
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
202 Hurley St, Unit 1202 Hurley St1BR,1BA$0.25
12 Summer St, Unit 312 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.25
1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F1054 Cambridge 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 840-846 Massachusetts Ave listed at $1,200.

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 $2,175 at 45-47 Everett St.

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