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Rental terms in Medford as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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445 Artisan Way
$2,650
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,650
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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80 Fawcett St
$2,890
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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445 Artisan Way
$3,565
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,565
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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449 Canal St
$3,570
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,570
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$4,730
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,730
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,345
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,265
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,265
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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21 Charles St
$3,055
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,055
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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300 Somerville Ave
$3,435
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,435
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2, 2026

300 Somerville Ave

300 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,020
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,020
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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333 Great River Rd
$3,855
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,855
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 4, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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1 Leighton St
$4,245
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,245
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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91 Perkins St
$2,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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32 Healey St
$5,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,200
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,645
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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333 Great River Rd
$2,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,480
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
Studio Apartments Available Feb 26, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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5 Glassworks Ave
$2,735
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,735
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,120
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,120
Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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445 Artisan Way
$2,865
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,865
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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80 Fawcett St
$3,035
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Leighton St
$4,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,505
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,505
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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25 Marney St
$4,475
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,475
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

25 Marney St

25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$5,970
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Marney St
$5,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,380
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,825
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Forest St
$2,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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400 Mystic Ave
$3,865
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,865
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12, 2026

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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18 Forest St
$4,045
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Cameron Ave
$4,235
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,235
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 1 Whittemore Ave

$4,210

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,210

Total Monthly Price
$4,210

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 28

1 Whittemore Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 2 Leighton St

$3,610 - $3,840

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,610

Total Monthly Price
$3,610

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 17, 2026

2 Leighton St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 445 Artisan Way

$3,360 - $3,850

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,570

Total Monthly Price
$3,570

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 28

445 Artisan Way

SomervilleMA02145
property at 80 Fawcett St

$2,075

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,720
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 80 Fawcett St

$2,075

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,720
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138
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375 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

375 Harvard St

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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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 Short-term Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Medford?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Medford is at Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Medford Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Medford is $4,088.

What is the largest Short-term Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Medford is a 1,660 square feet unit starting from $3,573 at Arlington 360.

What is the average size for Medford Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Medford is currently at 535 sq ft.

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