Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medford Hillside Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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Medford Hillside, Medford, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Hillside, MA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medford Hillside area is the $0.34 price per square foot 11 Ware St Model at 11 Ware St, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Medford Hillside apartment is the 125 Hillsdale Rd Model at 125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1 starting at $3,894 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medford Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Ware St, Unit 211 Ware St2BR,1BA$0.34
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1125 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
59 Quincy St59 Quincy St3BR,1BA$0.39
260 Boston Ave, Unit 1260 Boston Ave3BR,1BA$0.33
258 Boston Ave, Unit 3258 Boston Ave3BR,1BA$0.34
32 Irvington Rd32 Irvington Rd3BR,1BA$0.36
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
56 Gordon St, Unit 256 Gordon St4BR,1BA$0.39
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medford Hillside, Medford, MA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Medford Hillside Neighborhood in Medford, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 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.

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