Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medford Square Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,200 (68 Rentals)

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property at 37 Almont St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Almont St

MedfordMA02155
property at 208 Main St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 Main St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 53 Fellsway W

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

53 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155

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property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 8 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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8 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155

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Medford Square, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medford Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LumiereS1Studio,1BA$2,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Square, MA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St, Unit 4 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Medford Square apartment is the 450 Salem St Model at 450 Salem St, Unit 7 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medford Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
456 Salem St, Unit 4456 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
450 Salem St, Unit 7450 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Dudley St, Unit 13 Dudley St2BR,1BA$0.23
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
124 Forest St, Unit 2124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.30
276 Main St, Unit 2276 Main St4BR,1BA$0.34
124 Forest St, Unit 1124 Forest St3BR,2BA$0.35
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
2232 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit 22232 Mystic Valley Pky4BR,2BA$0.40
2232 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit 22232 Mystic Valley Pky4BR,2BA$0.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medford Square, Medford, MA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medford Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Medford Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Medford Square is at Lumiere listed at $2,440.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Medford Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Medford Square Apartment is $2,506 at Mystic Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Medford Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Medford Square is starting from $2,860 at Mystic Place.

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