
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $725 (252 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Middlesex County.


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90 North St

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Edge Merrimack

13 Harnden Rd

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69 Stuart St, Unit A

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94 Heath St, Unit 1

115 Mechanic St

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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2

11 Upham St

12 Riverside St, Unit G1
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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18 Benedict St

39 Newton St, Unit 01752

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Lincoln Woods Apartments

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55+ Apartments

107 Broad St

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

14 Forest St

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17 Hunting St

40 E Main St
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3 Church St

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420 Medford St, Unit 1

37 Central Ave

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10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Pond St

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River Place Towers

38 Gordon St

100 Apsley St

22 Linden St

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Parker Street Apartments
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42 W Main St

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The Green at 9 and 90

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72 Devens St, Unit 1

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Spruce Knoll

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165 Main St

3 Grove St

75 Groton School Rd, Unit A-4

65 Main St

887 Varnum Ave, Unit 16

75 Groton School Rd, Unit G3
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149 Main St, Unit 2

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Morris Garden Apartments

5 Beaver Park Rd

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36 Groton Rd, Unit 2

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1000 Memorial

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44 Touro Ave, Unit 2

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340 Highland Ave, Unit 2

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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Barker Avenue Apartments

773 Massachusetts Ave
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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 | $2,562 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,070 | $980 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,496 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,758 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3 Heath St Model at 3 Heath St in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 75 Pinkert St Model at 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 in the Ferryway neighborhood starting at $1,100 with a $0.11 price per square foot. 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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| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR, 2BA | $0.11 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 2 Norfolk Ter | 2 Norfolk Ter | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.24 |
| 2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 2574 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton | 170 Adams St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 302 Spring Street Ext | 302 Spring Street Ext | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 975 Chestnut St, Unit #2 | 975 Chestnut St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 32 Wallace St, Unit 1 | 32 Wallace St | Studio, 1BA | $0.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlesex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middlesex County is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Middlesex County costs $3,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middlesex County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 274 regular apartments in Middlesex County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Middlesex County?
Cheap apartments in Middlesex County have an average cost of $241 which is $2,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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