
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Medford area of Medford.


208 Main St

136 Bow St

12 Brooks Park

3 Forest St

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Mystic Place

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14 Cotting St, Unit 3
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260 Main St

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Lumiere

8 Wareham St

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227 Riverside Ave, Unit 2

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71 Winchester St

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442 Main St, Unit 2

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71 Winchester St, Unit 1
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71 Winchester St, Unit 1

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8 Wareham St, Unit 1

124 Bowdoin St

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29 Frederick Ave, Unit 1

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872 Broadway, Unit 205

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116 College Ave, Unit 4
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101 Rogers Ave

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482 Broadway

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131 Josephine Ave, Unit 3

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543 Broadway, Unit 2T

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178 Boston Ave, Unit R

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543 Broadway, Unit 543A

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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T
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South Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Medford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $1,850 | $2,604 |
| South Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $2,050 | $4,175 |
| South Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $1,900 | $5,950 |
| South Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,619 | $2,800 | $5,295 |
| South Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,586 | $3,000 | $6,500 |
| South Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,220 | $1,200 | $7,995 |
| South Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,865 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA.
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Cheapest Available South Medford Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Place | 1 Bedroom H | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.33 price per square foot 6 Hinckley St Model at 6 Hinckley St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 276 Main St Model at 276 Main St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Edgeworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Medford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hinckley St, Unit 1 | 6 Hinckley St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 276 Main St, Unit 2 | 276 Main St | 4BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 55 Moreland St, Unit 55 | 55 Moreland St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 107 College Ave, Unit #22 | 107 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 108 College Ave, Unit #29 | 108 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 131 Josephine Ave, Unit 2 | 131 Josephine Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 442 Main St, Unit 2 | 442 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 543 Broadway, Unit 543A | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 65 Wareham St, Unit 2 | 65 Wareham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 90 Wallace St, Unit 2T | 90 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Medford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Medford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Medford Apartment is $2,345 at Mystic Place.
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