Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $800 (38 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St
$795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
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property at 21 Royall St
$1,100 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
  • Smoke Free
property at 6 Hill St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

6 Hill St, Unit 6bHillSt

6 Hill St
SomervilleMA02144
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property at 6 Boston Ave
$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
  • Smoke Free

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property at 98 Sharon St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 37 South St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

37 South St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 520 High St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

520 High St

MedfordMA02155
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 1033 Massachusetts Ave
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

1033 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
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property at 100 High St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

100 High St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 305 Riverside Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

305 Riverside Ave, Unit 34

305 Riverside Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 289 Elm St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

289 Elm St, Unit 14

289 Elm St
MedfordMA02155

West Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood ApartmentsStudio 265sf1BR,1BA$1,500
HCA - 840-846 Mass AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.23 price per square foot 2574 Massachusetts Ave Model at 2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
541 Broadway, Unit R3541 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
540 Main St, Unit 2B540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
540 Main St, Unit R2540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.30
86 Conwell Ave, Unit 286 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
97 W Quincy St, Unit 197 W Quincy St2BR,1BA$0.32
1 Victoria St, Unit 1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.32

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West Medford, Medford, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 600 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $11,200. There are also 363 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $800 to $11,950.

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 $800 to $11,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,138.

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 $980 to $5,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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