Cheap Homes for Rent in the Medford Hillside Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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property at 53 Fairfax St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Fairfax St, Unit 1

53 Fairfax St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 52 Clark St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

52 Clark St, Unit 1

52 Clark St
MedfordMA02155
property at 245 Boston Ave

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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245 Boston Ave, Unit 3

245 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 260 Boston Ave

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Boston Ave, Unit 1

260 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155

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property at 15 Quincy St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Quincy St

MedfordMA02155

Medford Hillside, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medford Hillside Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
69 Raymond Ave12BR,1BA$3,100
14 Belknap St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Hillside, MA

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford Hillside area is the $0.40 price per square foot 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Medford Hillside apartment is the 24 Chetwynd Rd Model at 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 starting at $6,150 with a $0.62 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.
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
14 Belknap St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.40
82 Quincy St, Unit 282 Quincy St4BR,1BA$3.07
181 Winthrop St, Unit 1181 Winthrop St2BR,1BA$2.46
14 Belknap St, Unit 214 Belknap St3BR,1BA$2.92
41 Belknap St, Unit 241 Belknap St3BR,1BA$3.09
20 Dearborn St, Unit 120 Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.27
69 Conwell Ave69 Conwell Ave2BR,1BA$2.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medford Hillside, Medford, MA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Medford Hillside?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Medford Hillside, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $7,600. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Medford Hillside ranging from $1,050 to $8,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Medford Hillside ranges from $1,050 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,372.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Medford Hillside range from $3,000 to $4,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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