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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155

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Downtown Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Medford area is the $0.18 price per square foot 54 West St Model at 54 West St, Unit #19 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Medford apartment is the 3 Forest St Model at 3 Forest St, Unit #202 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Edgeworth 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.
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20
10 Marion St, Unit 310 Marion St1BR,1BA$0.22
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Medford, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Downtown Medford, Medford, MA

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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

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Medford Apartments

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 $2,300 at Medford Square Riverside.

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