Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,700 (48 Rentals)
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53 Granville Ave, Unit 3

204 Harvard St, Unit 01A
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3 Forest St
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116 College Ave, Unit 46

872 Broadway
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119 College Ave, Unit 36

108 College Ave, Unit 36

455 Broadway, Unit 465 Broadway #6

104 Bristol Rd, Unit #1
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85 College Ave, Unit #2B

178 Boston Ave, Unit R

178 Boston Ave, Unit #REAR

178 Boston Ave, Unit R

85 College Ave, Unit 2

178 Boston Ave, Unit R

178 Boston Ave, Unit R

25 Moreland St, Unit 3
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547 Broadway

115 College Ave, Unit 50T

115 College Ave, Unit 2

121 Highland Rd, Unit 11A

121 Highland Rd, Unit 11T
South Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Medford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Medford Studio Apartments | $2,466 | $2,050 | $3,944 |
South Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $1,750 | $8,945 |
South Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
South Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,885 | $2,800 | $8,342 |
South Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $3,000 | $7,000 |
South Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,878 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
South Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,987 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 48 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 |
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Medford Square Riverside | B1M | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.22 price per square foot 10 Marion St Model at 10 Marion St, Unit 3 in the in the Edgeworth neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 85 College Ave Model at 85 College Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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. |
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10 Marion St, Unit 3 | 10 Marion St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
85 College Ave, Unit 2 | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
119 College Ave, Unit 36 | 119 College Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
85 College Ave, Unit #2B | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
108 College Ave, Unit 36 | 108 College Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
8 Forest St, Unit #201 | 8 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
543 Broadway, Unit 2 | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
543 Broadway, Unit 2 | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
54 West St, Unit #19 | 54 West St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
3 Forest St, Unit #202 | 3 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
Getting Around the South Medford Neighborhood in Medford, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,536 at Mystic Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Medford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Medford is starting from $2,300 at Medford Square Riverside.
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