
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $800 (329 Rentals)
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Edge Merrimack

29 Gale St

13 Harnden Rd

199 Belmont St, Unit 2

18 Beltran St

426 Fletcher St

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85 High St, Unit 1

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16 Quincy St, Unit 2

115 Mechanic St
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239 Grove St

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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

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54 Olney St, Unit 2

67 Gore St

(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

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53 Rindge Ave, Unit 53 Rindge - 3S

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22 Augustus Rd

315 Elm St

197 Summer St

840-846 Massachusetts Ave
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham Street

18 Benedict St

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96 Munroe St

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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental

Lincoln Woods Apartments

55+ Apartments

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

14 Forest St

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17 Hunting St
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37 Central Ave

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14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2

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10 Clary St

65 Main St

The Avenue at Greenmont

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

River Place Towers

49 Main St

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The Green at 9 and 90

Parker Street Apartments
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107 Broad St

26 Alfred St

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165 Main St

Spruce Knoll

11 Elm St

3 Grove St

12 Varney St

42 W Main St

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149 Main St

53 Fellsway W, Unit 22A
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County Studio Apartments | $2,598 | $1,095 | $9,544 |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,741 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,021 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,360 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,200. 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 18 Benedict St | Shared Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 55+ Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Avenue at Greenmont | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.25 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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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| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 153 Summer St, Unit 1 | 153 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F | 1054 Cambridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton | 197 Clifton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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 $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex County Apartment is $1,250 at 18 Benedict St.
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 $1,700 at Parker Street Apartments.
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 $2,000.
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