Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA (41 Rentals)

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

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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,377 - $9,437
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$2,377 - $9,437

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$2,377 - $9,437
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Fuse
$2,849 - $5,027
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$2,849 - $5,027

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$2,849 - $5,027
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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485 Foley St
$2,410
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Base Rent
$2,040
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 4

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,805
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Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,865
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Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,865
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,915
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Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$2,975
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Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,975
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,065
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Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,065
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$3,135
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Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,135
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 9

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,155
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Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,325
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Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,325
Studio Apartments Available Feb 26, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,485
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Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,530
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Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,530
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,535
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,535
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,760
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,760
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,845
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Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,845
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$4,960
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Base Rent
$4,520
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,960
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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80 Fawcett St
$2,665
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,905
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,905
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,085
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,085
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,270
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,830
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,270
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Cameron Ave
$3,305
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,305
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 5

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,345
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,990
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$3,360
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,360
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,775
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,080
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,080
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,180
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,750
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$4,180
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$4,390
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,950
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,390
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 25

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave
$4,505
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,090
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,505
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 18

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #13

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Medford?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Medford is at Atmark Cambridge listed at $2,377.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Medford is $4,006.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Medford is a 1,383 square feet unit starting from $2,849 at Fuse.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Medford is currently at 531 sq ft.

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