Homes for Rent in Medford, MA Under $2,500 (331 Rentals)

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property at 86 Spring St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Spring St

MedfordMA02155
property at 72 Boston Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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72 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 289 Elm St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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289 Elm St, Unit 14

289 Elm St
MedfordMA02155
property at 34 Almont St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Almont St, Unit 3

34 Almont St
MedfordMA02155
property at 183 Willis Ave

$2,400

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

183 Willis Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 422 High St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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422 High St, Unit 9

422 High St
MedfordMA02155
property at 2 Vassar St

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Vassar St, Unit Attic

2 Vassar St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 25 Brooks Park

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 38 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Park St

MedfordMA02155
property at 35 Fellsway W

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Fellsway W, Unit 1

35 Fellsway W
MedfordMA02155
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 81 Fellsway W

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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81 Fellsway W, Unit 1

81 Fellsway W
MedfordMA02155

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property at 77 New St

$2,500

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jan 5, 2026

77 New St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 749 Somerville Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

749 Somerville Ave, Unit 2

749 Somerville Ave
SomervilleMA02143
property at 373 Highland Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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373 Highland Ave, Unit 206

373 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 15 Trowbridge St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Trowbridge St, Unit #11

15 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 1570 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

1570 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 290 Prospect St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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290 Prospect St, Unit 1

290 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 439 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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439 Main St, Unit 3

439 Main St
BostonMA02129
property at 7 Story St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Story St, Unit 36

7 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 11 Gray St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Gray St, Unit 11

11 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 27 Forest St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Forest St, Unit 4

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 154 Summer St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 15, 2026

154 Summer St, Unit 1

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 28 Cornell St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

28 Cornell St, Unit 1

28 Cornell St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 7 Linnaean St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Linnaean St, Unit 10

7 Linnaean St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 30-32-32 Melrose St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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30-32-32 Melrose St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 90 Russell St

$2,500

Plus Fees

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

90 Russell St, Unit 90

90 Russell St
MelroseMA02176
property at 6 Crawford St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Crawford St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 27 W Wyoming Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Wyoming Ave

MelroseMA02176
property at 370 Bunker Hill St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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370 Bunker Hill St

BostonMA02129
property at 29 Minnesota Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1, 2026

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145
property at 181 Charles St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

181 Charles St, Unit 1

181 Charles St
CambridgeMA02141

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in Medford?

There are currently 3203 Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 1832 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Medford ranging from $850 to $19,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Medford ranges from $850 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,864.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Medford range from $900 to $9,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $930 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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