Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $800 (40 Rentals)

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2218 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit #2
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2218 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit #2

2218 Mystic Valley PkyMedford, MA 02155
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property at 50 Water St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Water St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Brooks Park

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,875 - $1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio Rentals

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155

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property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave

$1,750 - $1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio Rentals

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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 51 Rangeley Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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51 Rangeley Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 16 Walnut St

$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Walnut St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 11 Allen St

$2,075 - $2,150

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11 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 4 Menotomy Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Menotomy Rd

ArlingtonMA02476
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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Jul 1

17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6

17 Endicott AveSomerville, MA 02144
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77 Fairfax St
$2,200 - $3,600
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$2,200 - $3,600

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$2,200 - $3,600
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

77 Fairfax St

77 Fairfax StSomerville, MA 02144
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Mass Ave, 385
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mass Ave, 385

385 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
  • Utilities Included

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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 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Apartments priced from $1,500. Brattle Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable West Medford apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood ApartmentsStudio 250 sf1BR,1BA$1,500
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1 Victoria St Model at 1 Victoria St, Unit #1A in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 59 Ossipee Rd Model at 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #159 Ossipee Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
12 Claremon St, Unit #112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$0.32
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
190 Holland St, Unit #3A190 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
124 Forest St, Unit 1124 Forest St3BR,2BA$0.35
17 Egerton Rd, Unit #117 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$0.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Medford Apartment is $1,500 at Elmwood 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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