Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $985 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Medford area of Medford.

property at 21 Royall St

$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
property at 520 High St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

520 High St

MedfordMA02155
property at 16 Foster Ct

$2,400

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Unavailable

16 Foster Ct, Unit PH-A

16 Foster Ct
MedfordMA02155

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property at 305 Riverside Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

305 Riverside Ave, Unit 34

305 Riverside Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 482 Broadway

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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482 Broadway, Unit 2

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 11 Rice Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Rice Ave, Unit 2

11 Rice Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 76 Fremont St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Fremont St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 297 Main St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

297 Main St, Unit 5

297 Main St
MedfordMA02155
property at 31 Park St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

31 Park St, Unit 1

31 Park St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 540 Main St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

540 Main St

MedfordMA02155
property at 42 Mayberry Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

42 Mayberry Ave, Unit 2

42 Mayberry Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 547 Broadway

$2,900 - $3,100

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$2,900 - $3,100

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$2,900 - $3,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

547 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

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Cheapest Available South Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mystic Place1 Bedroom AB1BR,1BA$2,456
Windsor Mystic RiverB1BR,1BA$3,107

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.37 price per square foot 55 Bristol Rd Model at 55 Bristol Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 37 Josephine Ave Model at 37 Josephine Ave starting at $4,400 with a $0.44 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.
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
37 Josephine Ave37 Josephine Ave4BR,2BA$0.44
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
36 Mason St, Unit 236 Mason St4BR,1BA$0.44
569 Main St, Unit 2R569 Main St4BR,2BA$0.39
567 Main St, Unit 1R567 Main St3BR,1BA$0.33
65 Wareham St, Unit 2R65 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
540 Main St, Unit 2B540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
14 Renfrew St14 Renfrew St5BR,2BA$0.68
541 Broadway, Unit R3541 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27

Frequently Asked Questions about South Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Medford?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $11,200. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Medford ranging from $985 to $8,700.

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 $985 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,303.

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 $1,232 to $4,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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