Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (52 Rentals)

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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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 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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
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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

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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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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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property at 135 Clifton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 Clifton St

MaldenMA02148
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347 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800 - $2,100
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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22 Saint Mary St
$1,850 - $1,925
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$1,850 - $1,925

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$1,850 - $1,925
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Saint Mary St

22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St
$1,895 - $2,400
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$1,895 - $2,400

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$1,895 - $2,400
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

171 Washington St

171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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109 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Oxford St

109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Medford area is the $0.29 price per square foot 22 Murdock St Model at 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Medford apartment is the 28 Hinckley St Model at 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
65 Wareham St, Unit 265 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
83 Yorktown St, Unit #183 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34
6 Hinckley St, Unit 36 Hinckley St2BR,1BA$0.32
124 Forest St, Unit 3R124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.26
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
19 Ashland St19 Ashland St3BR,1BA$0.36

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Downtown Medford, Medford, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Medford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Medford is at Arrive Malden listed at $2,389.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Medford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Medford Apartment is $2,170 at Towne Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Medford is starting from $2,495 at Towne Estates.

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