Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
Furnished
property at 390 Fellsway W

$1,750 - $2,400

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$1,750

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$1,750

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390 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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64 Henderson St
$800 - $1,000
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$800 - $1,000

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$800 - $1,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 Henderson St

64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$1,900 - $2,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 27 Franklin St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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27 Franklin St

ArlingtonMA02474

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West Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Medford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Medford area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Old Colony Apartments priced from $1,750. Brattle Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable West Medford apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,150
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.32 price per square foot 78 Fremont St Model at 78 Fremont St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 73 Almont St Model at 73 Almont St, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
78 Fremont St, Unit 278 Fremont St4BR,2BA$0.32
73 Almont St, Unit 273 Almont St3BR,1BA$0.36
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
2 Vassar St2 Vassar St3BR,1BA$0.36
65 Wareham St, Unit 265 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
65 Wareham St, Unit 265 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M83 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34

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West Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Medford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Medford is at Old Colony Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Medford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Medford Apartment is $2,000 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Medford is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

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