Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medford Square Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$975
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$975

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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2, Unit 2

104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 390 Fellsway W

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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390 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
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456 Salem St
$1,775 - $1,975
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$1,775 - $1,975

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$1,775 - $1,975
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

456 Salem St

456 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 6 Brooks Park

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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6 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155

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property at 53 Fellsway W

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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53 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155

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property at 36 Walnut St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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36 Walnut St

MedfordMA02155
property at 22 Almont St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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22 Almont St

MedfordMA02155
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38 Park St, Unit A, Unit A
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

38 Park St, Unit A, Unit A

38 Park StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 48 Thomas St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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48 Thomas St

MedfordMA02155
property at 64 Salem St

$2,400 - $2,850

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$2,400

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$2,400

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64 Salem St

MedfordMA02155
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Lumiere
$2,440 - $6,507
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Lumiere

3780 Mystic Valley PkyMedford, MA 02155
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property at 53 Marshall St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

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53 Marshall St

MedfordMA02155
property at 67 Greenleaf Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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67 Greenleaf Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 41 Daniels St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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41 Daniels St

MedfordMA02155
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87 Marshall St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

87 Marshall St, Unit 1, Unit 1

87 Marshall StMedford, MA 02155
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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
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22 Saint Mary St
$1,950 - $2,000
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$1,950 - $2,000

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$1,950 - $2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Saint Mary St

22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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Medford Square, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medford Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medford Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Lumiere priced from $2,440. Mystic Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Medford Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LumiereS1Studio,1BA$2,440
Mystic Place1 Bedroom D1BR,1BA$2,450
Windsor Mystic RiverC1BR,1BA$3,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Square, MA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford Square 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 Square apartment is the 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 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.
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
456 Salem St456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.20
39 Bonner Ave39 Bonner Ave4BR,2BA$2.40
231 Spring St231 Spring St4BR,3BA$2.10
27 Princeton St27 Princeton St4BR,1BA$2.29
275 Boston Ave, Unit 275 Boston Ave275 Boston Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.32
15 Taylor St15 Taylor St4BR,2BA$2.60
75 Magoun Ave75 Magoun Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.43
235 Ashcroft Rd235 Ashcroft Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.41
95 Frederick Ave, Unit 195 Frederick Ave1BR,1BA$2.35

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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 $2,450 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 $2,910 at Mystic Place.

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