
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $600 (224 Rentals)
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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2

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592 Salem St

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45 Calvin St

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85 High St, Unit 1

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

197 Appleton St

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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room1

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131 Pierce St, Unit 404

43 Temple St
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

Lincoln Woods Apartments

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175 River St, Unit 2

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

162 East Side Pkwy

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The Chesterfield

15 New Hampshire Ave

1334 Massachusetts Ave

43 Bradley St.

River Place Towers
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The Avenue at Greenmont

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10 E Main St, Unit 3

71 Chapel St

17 Cross St

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Cabot Crossing

Parker Street Apartments

441 King St

56 Devens St

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1000 Memorial Dr

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The Willows 55+ Community
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83 Pleasant St

2 Elmwood Ave

422 Main St

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The Green at 9 and 90

Spruce Knoll

38 Highland St

Coach House

(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

17 Hudson St

Princeton Green Apartments
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Barker Avenue Apartments

Cambridge Ivy Inn

17 Highland St

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36 Groton Rd, Unit 2

102-104 4th Ave

3 Elm St

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Middlesex Gardens

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24 Cameron Ave, Unit Cameron Ave

13 Cottage St

5 Beaver Park Rd
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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 | $2,463 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,199 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,820 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,197 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,242 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,404 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Ferryway 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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| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Goodman Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F | 58 Atherton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1 | 7 Shawmut Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 196 Central St, Unit 1C | 196 Central St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.09 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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 $1,404.
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 $1,404, while the average apartment in Middlesex County costs $15,000.
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 466 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 $211 which is $14,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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