
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $600 (204 Rentals)
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19 Varney St

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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex, Unit Middlesex

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45 Calvin St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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85 High St, Unit 1, Unit 1

121 Hancock St, Unit 1

121 Hancock St

10 Morris St, Unit 3

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2, Unit 2-2
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room, Unit Room

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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room1, Unit 3-room1

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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2

(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

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47 Rice St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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2218 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit #2, Unit #2

43 Temple St

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

6-8 Hurlbut St, Unit 8-2

7-9 Kneeland St
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434 Textile Ave

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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental, Unit bedroom rental

Lincoln Woods Apartments

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175 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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77 Rock Glen Rd

9 Hall St

423 King St

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90 Chandler St, Unit 2, Unit 2

River Place Towers
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The Avenue at Greenmont

11 New Hampshire Ave

55+ Apartments

107 Broad St

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The Willows 55+ Community

Parker Street Apartments

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

Spruce Knoll

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Eagle Rock Apartments at MetroWest

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Middlesex Gardens
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Barker Avenue Apartments

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

5 1/2 Central Square

20 Spaulding St

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33 Hartwell Ave, Unit Apartmemt, Unit Apartmemt

65 Main St

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26 Oxford St, Unit First floor front, Unit First floor front

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

114 Appleton St

40 Highland St, Unit 9
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Middlesex County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middlesex County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Middlesex County Studio Apartments | $2,541 | $1,175 | $6,552 |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,280 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,883 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,076 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,533 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlesex County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Goodman Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 100 River St, Unit 2 | 100 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.09 |
| 1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54 | 1648 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlesex County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Middlesex County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Middlesex County is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex County Apartment is $1,404 at River Place Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Middlesex County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Middlesex County is starting from $1,666 at River Place Towers.
What is the most affordable Middlesex County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Middlesex County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,600.
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