Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (43 Rentals)

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208 Main St

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property at 136 Bow St

136 Bow St

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property at 3 Forest St

3 Forest St

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property at 473 Broadway

473 Broadway

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property at 38 Park St

38 Park St

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property at 47 Newbern Ave

47 Newbern Ave

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7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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14 Cotting St, Unit 3
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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14 Cotting St, Unit 3

14 Cotting StMedford, MA 02155
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Mystic Place
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$2,366 - $3,290
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$2,366 - $3,290

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$2,366 - $3,290
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Mystic Place

3610 Mystic Valley PkwyMedford, MA 02155
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Lumiere
$2,440 - $12,094
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$2,440 - $12,094

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$2,440 - $12,094
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Lumiere

3780 Mystic Valley PkyMedford, MA 02155
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property at 31 Harvard St

31 Harvard St

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property at 45 Alexander Ave

45 Alexander Ave

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property at 26 Frederick Ave

26 Frederick Ave

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property at 8 Wareham St

8 Wareham St

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7 Leyden Ave
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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7 Leyden Ave

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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45 Alexander Ave, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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45 Alexander Ave, Unit 2

45 Alexander AveMedford, MA 02155
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property at 15A Martin St

15A Martin St

MedfordMA02155
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29 Frederick Ave, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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29 Frederick Ave, Unit 1

29 Frederick AveMedford, MA 02155
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
$900
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$900

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$900
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1

92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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116 College Ave, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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116 College Ave, Unit 4

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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872 Broadway, Unit 205
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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872 Broadway, Unit 205

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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482 Broadway
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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482 Broadway

482 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 101 Rogers Ave

101 Rogers Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 69 Fremont St

69 Fremont St

SomervilleMA02145
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85 College Ave, Unit #2B
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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85 College Ave, Unit #2B

85 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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543 Broadway, Unit 2T
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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543 Broadway, Unit 2T

543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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178 Boston Ave, Unit R
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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178 Boston Ave, Unit R

178 Boston AveSomerville, MA 02144
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Cheapest Available South Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mystic Place1 Bedroom AB1BR,1BA$2,366

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.25 price per square foot 85 College Ave Model at 85 College Ave, Unit #2B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 55 Moreland St Model at 55 Moreland St, Unit 55 starting at $2,995 with a $0.30 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.
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
55 Moreland St, Unit 5555 Moreland St3BR,1BA$0.30
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
543 Broadway, Unit 2543 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
543 Broadway, Unit 2T543 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.26
10 Eliot St, Unit 110 Eliot St3BR,1BA$0.29
37 Lowden Ave, Unit 137 Lowden Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
92 Wallace St, Unit 192 Wallace St1BR,1BA$0.09

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 $2,366 at Mystic Place.

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