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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2
75 Pinkert StMedford, MA 02155
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2218 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit #2
2218 Mystic Valley PkyMedford, MA 02155
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14 Bowdoin St, Unit 2
14 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
37 Almont St
MedfordMA02155
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45 Fells Ave, Unit 25
45 Fells AveMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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464 Salem St, Unit 7
464 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
208 Main St
MedfordMA02155
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12 Brooks Park
MedfordMA02155
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320 Salem St, Unit 22
320 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
3 Forest St
MedfordMA02155
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27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
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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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420 Medford St, Unit 1
420 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
107 Summer St
MaldenMA02148
195 Pleasant St
MaldenMA02148
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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
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
73 West St
MaldenMA02148
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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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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14
347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
4 Forster St
SomervilleMA02145
117 Summer St
MaldenMA02148
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Studio Apartments Available Now385 Massachusetts Ave
385 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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28 Cedar St, Unit A2-4
28 Cedar StMalden, MA 02148
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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4
12 Russell StMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St, Unit 5
64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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170 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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171 Washington St, Unit 316
171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
103 Summer St
MaldenMA02148
20 Stephenson Aman Street
SomervilleMA02144
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
16 Fairfield St
CambridgeMA02140
185 Lowell St
SomervilleMA02144
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now276 Massachusetts Ave
276 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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7 Elm St, Unit C-6
7 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4
14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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21 Cedar St, Unit C-6
21 Cedar StMalden, MA 02148
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357 Charles St, Unit #1
357 Charles StMalden, MA 02148
276 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Medford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Downtown Medford Studio Apartments | $2,552 | $1,750 | $3,600 |
| Downtown Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,200 | $5,643 |
| Downtown Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $2,200 | $9,067 |
| Downtown Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,828 | $1,000 | $7,751 |
| Downtown Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,735 | $1,200 | $7,995 |
| Downtown Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,489 | $5,945 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA
As of January 16, 2026 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 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall 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. |
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| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5 Blake St, Unit 3 | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 5 Chester St, Unit 15-33 | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 77 Gordon St, Unit #1 | 77 Gordon St | 2BR,2BA | $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 |
| 16 Chester St, Unit 2 | 16 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 460 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Medford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Medford is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,200.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Medford is starting from $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.
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