Cheap Homes for Rent in South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $2,100 (43 Rentals)

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property at 2 Goldsmith Ave

2 Goldsmith Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 86 Medford St

86 Medford St

MedfordMA02155
property at 98 Moreland St

98 Moreland St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 482 Broadway

482 Broadway, Unit 2

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 179 Park St

179 Park St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 4 Golden Ct

4 Golden Ct, Unit 2

4 Golden Ct
MedfordMA02155

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property at 349 Boston Ave

349 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155

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property at 276 Main St

276 Main St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Hinckley St

6 Hinckley St, Unit 1

6 Hinckley St
SomervilleMA02145

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 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.18 price per square foot 54 West St Model at 54 West St, Unit #19 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 3 Forest St Model at 3 Forest St, Unit #202 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
10 Marion St, Unit 310 Marion St1BR,1BA$0.22
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Medford?

There are currently 578 Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $26,565. There are also 290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Medford ranging from $2,175 to $11,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Medford ranges from $2,175 to $11,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,445.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Medford range from $2,800 to $8,342, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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