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2218 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit #1
2218 Mystic Valley PkyMedford, MA 02155
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34 Capen St, Unit 2
34 Capen StMedford, MA 02155
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45 Fells Ave, Unit 25
45 Fells AveMedford, MA 02155
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464 Salem St, Unit 7
464 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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30 Linden St, Unit 26-1
30 Linden StMedford, MA 02155
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A
68 Willow AveSomerville, MA 02144
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195 Pleasant St
MaldenMA02148
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2 Elm St, Unit 4
2 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19
22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
107 Summer St
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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43 Gale St, Unit 12
43 Gale StMalden, MA 02148
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82 Maple St, Unit 6
82 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
4 Forster St
SomervilleMA02145
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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170 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
305 Rindge Ave
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167 Maple St, Unit #110
167 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St, Unit 5
64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4
396 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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45 Florence St, Unit 503
45 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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25 Chestnut St, Unit 1L
25 Chestnut StMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St, Unit 316
171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4
10 Arizona TerArlington, MA 02474
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286 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #110
286 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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379-385 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Medford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Medford Studio Apartments | $2,541 | $1,575 | $3,680 |
| Downtown Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $800 | $6,758 |
| Downtown Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $1,350 | $9,056 |
| Downtown Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $2,300 | $6,974 |
| Downtown Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,843 | $2,550 | $7,995 |
| Downtown Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,949 | $5,945 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Medford Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Medford apartment is the 196 Sherman St Model at 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Medford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 196 Sherman St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3 | 14 Alberta Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3 | 14 Alberta Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 196 Central St, Unit 1C | 196 Central St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 72 Thurston St | 72 Thurston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 72 Thurston St, Unit 2 | 72 Thurston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 92 Wallace St, Unit 1 | 92 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.08 |
| 30 Linden St, Unit 26-1 | 30 Linden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Medford Neighborhood in Medford, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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48 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Medford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Medford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Medford is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Medford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Medford is Arlington Gardens Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Medford costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Medford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 61 regular apartments in Downtown Medford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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