Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 23 Princeton St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

23 Princeton St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Boston Ave

$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600 - $1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 4 Arizona Ter

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Arizona Ter, Unit 5

4 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 98 Sharon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 21 Bradlee Rd

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Bradlee Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 14 Arizona Terrace

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Brattle Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 15 Governors Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Governors Ave, Unit 17

15 Governors Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 224-226 Harvard St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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224-226 Harvard St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 34 Hamilton Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Hamilton Rd, Unit 206

34 Hamilton Rd
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 993 Massachusetts Ave

$2,400 - $2,500

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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993 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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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 840-846 Massachusetts Ave priced from $1,200. Old Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable West Medford apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$2,300
Mystic Place1 Bedroom D1BR,1BA$2,430
Tempo CambridgeS3.1Studio,1BA$2,440
LumiereS1Studio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West 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 West Medford apartment is the 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the North Medford 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.
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
1 Victoria St1 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.45
227 Holland St, Unit 1227 Holland St3BR,2BA$0.45
116 Holland St, Unit 3L116 Holland St4BR,2BA$0.60
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
65 Wareham St, Unit 265 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
83 Yorktown St, Unit #183 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34
124 Forest St, Unit 3R124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.26

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West Medford, Medford, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Medford

What type of rentals are currently available in West Medford?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,100. There are also 338 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Medford ranging from $1,050 to $12,000.

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 $1,050 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,289.

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 $1,450 to $5,994, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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