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19 Varney St
19 Varney StLowell, MA 01854
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $700 (288 Rentals)
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$800 - $1,000
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64 Henderson St
64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
115 Mechanic St
MarlboroughMA01752
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$9001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
28 Spring St, Unit 1
28 Spring StMalden, MA 02148
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$950
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$950
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62 Elm St, Unit 62 Elm St. Newton
62 Elm StNewton, MA 02465
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$950
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$950
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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2
75 Pinkert StMedford, MA 02155
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$950
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$950
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$950
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit Apt 2
24 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3
39 Waterhouse StSomerville, MA 02144
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13 Center St, Unit 2
13 Center StWoburn, MA 01801
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$975
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$975
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104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2
104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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85 High St, Unit 1
85 High StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,0501 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19
43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,065
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6 Munroe St, Unit 2
6 Munroe StWoburn, MA 01801
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$1,100
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$1,100
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18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic
18 Pope StHudson, MA 01749
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$1,100
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69 Stuart St, Unit A
69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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$1,110
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$1,110
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$1,110
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room2
1011 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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$1,135 - $1,595
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury
189 Boston Post RdSudbury, MA 01776
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$1,150
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22 Augustus Rd
22 Augustus RdWaltham, MA 02452
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$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,175 - $1,800
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Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$1,200
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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street
49 Walnut StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,200
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$1,200
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167 College Ave, Unit 1
167 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
24 Summer St
AshlandMA01721
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$1,250
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$1,250
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,277 - $3,200
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLincoln Woods Apartments
50 Wells RdLincoln, MA 01773
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$1,280
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$1,280
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,295
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now55+ Apartments
74 Elm StWoburn, MA 01801
14 Forest St
AyerMA01432
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$1,350
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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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$1,3801 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
15 New Hampshire Ave, Unit #2
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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11 New Hampshire Ave
11 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,3801 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
15 New Hampshire Ave, Unit #3
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
35 Groton School Rd
AyerMA01432
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$1,425Studio Apartments Available Jul 1
189 Irving St, Unit 2
189 Irving StFramingham, MA 01702
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$1,439
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15The Avenue at Greenmont
144 Greenmont AveDracut, MA 01826
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$1,450
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$1,450
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90 Chandler St, Unit 1
90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
109 Mechanic St
MarlboroughMA01752
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$1,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
10 Cochituate St, Unit S-6
10 Cochituate StNatick, MA 01760
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$1,450 - $2,265
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFrost Terrace
1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$1,465 - $1,994
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Place Towers
1 River PlLowell, MA 01852
49 Main St
AyerMA01432
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$1,499 - $2,199
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10Hallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,500 - $2,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParker Street Apartments
68-80 Parker StActon, MA 01720
107 Broad St
MarlboroughMA01752
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$1,500 - $2,550
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$1,500 - $2,550
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The Willows 55+ Community
2580 Main StTewksbury, MA 01876
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79 Harvey St, Unit 1
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
71 Chapel St
ShirleyMA01464
24 Myrtle St
FraminghamMA01702
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$1,5001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
79 Harvey St
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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Middlesex County, MA Local Guide
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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 | $2,597 | $900 | $9,669 |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,236 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,794 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,872 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Middlesex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,296 | $950 | $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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.21 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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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| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16 | 347 Pleasant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is 55+ Apartments which is listed at $1,295, 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 295 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 $248 which is $14,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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