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

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Cheapest Available South Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Medford Square RiversideB1M2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Marion St, Unit 310 Marion St1BR,1BA$0.22
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
8 Forest St, Unit #2018 Forest St2BR,1BA$0.26
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.28
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.28
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,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

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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