Cheap Homes for Rent in West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,200 (69 Rentals)

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property at 10 Arizona Ter

10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4

10 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 422 High St

422 High St, Unit 10

422 High St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 2 Vassar St

2 Vassar St, Unit Attic

2 Vassar St
MedfordMA02155
property at 215 Massachusetts Ave

215 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

215 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 993 Massachusetts Ave

993 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 212

993 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 14 Cotting St

14 Cotting St, Unit 3

14 Cotting St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 22 High St

22 High St, Unit 9

22 High St
MedfordMA02155
property at 872 Broadway

872 Broadway, Unit 302

872 Broadway
SomervilleMA02144
property at 7 Arizona Ter

7 Arizona Ter, Unit 2

7 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 22 High St

22 High St

MedfordMA02155
property at 22 High St

22 High St, Unit 9

22 High St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 119 College Ave

119 College Ave, Unit 36

119 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 24 Henderson St

24 Henderson St, Unit 3

24 Henderson St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 22 High St

22 High St, Unit 11

22 High St
MedfordMA02155
property at 289 Elm St

289 Elm St, Unit 14

289 Elm St
MedfordMA02155
property at 45 Cross St

45 Cross St, Unit #23

45 Cross St
MedfordMA02155
property at 20 Park Ave

20 Park Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 79 Mystic St

79 Mystic St, Unit 2

79 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 131 Josephine Ave

131 Josephine Ave, Unit 3

131 Josephine Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 7 Lambert St

7 Lambert St

MedfordMA02155
property at 263 Riverside Ave

263 Riverside Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 28 Rawson Rd

28 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 76 Fremont St

76 Fremont St, Unit 76

76 Fremont St
SomervilleMA02145

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,950. Arlington Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable West Medford apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$2,100
Mass Ave, 385Studio 0 Bed 1 Bath 476sfStudio,1BA$2,200
Mystic Place1 Bedroom AB1BR,1BA$2,256

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 69 Raymond Ave Model at 69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
24 Henderson St, Unit #324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$0.25
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
26 Adams St, Unit 326 Adams St2BR,1BA$0.23
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
204 Harvard St, Unit 01A204 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.24
1109 Broadway, Unit 21109 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
2532 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment 25322532 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.24

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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 West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 1016 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 658 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $1,200 to $20,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Medford ranges from $1,200 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,815.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Medford range from $900 to $5,385, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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