Cheap Homes for Rent in the Medford Square Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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property at 21 Royall St

$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 315 Boston Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Boston Ave, Unit 1

315 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155

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property at 15 Governors Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Governors Ave, Unit 17

15 Governors Ave
MedfordMA02155

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property at 305 Riverside Ave

$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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305 Riverside Ave, Unit 34

305 Riverside Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 112 Fulton Spring Rd

$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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112 Fulton Spring Rd

MedfordMA02155

Medford Square, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medford Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mystic Place1 Bedroom AB1BR,1BA$2,456
Windsor Mystic RiverC1BR,1BA$3,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Square, MA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medford Square area is the $0.62 price per square foot 24 Chetwynd Rd Model at 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $6,150. The second greatest value Medford Square apartment is the 17 Tesla Ave Model at 17 Tesla Ave, Unit #2 starting at $8,100 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
17 Tesla Ave, Unit #217 Tesla Ave6BR,3BA$0.81
282 Boston Ave, Unit 1282 Boston Ave4BR,2BA$0.48
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
124 Forest St, Unit 3R124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.26
23 Edison Ave23 Edison Ave4BR,1BA$0.52
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
14 Renfrew St14 Renfrew St5BR,2BA$0.68
16 Quincy St, Unit 216 Quincy St6BR,2BA$0.56
65 Almont St, Unit 65 Almont St65 Almont St2BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medford Square, Medford, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Medford Square?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Medford Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $9,600. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Medford Square ranging from $985 to $8,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Medford Square ranges from $985 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,084.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Medford Square range from $2,600 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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