Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (101 Rentals)

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Downtown Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA

As of June 27, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Medford?

There are currently 2823 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $26,565. There are also 1423 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Medford ranging from $920 to $11,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Medford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Medford ranges from $920 to $11,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,682.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Medford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Medford range from $2,500 to $14,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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