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

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property at 19 Varney St

$720 - $735

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$720

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$720

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19 Varney St

LowellMA01854
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Edge Merrimack
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$850 - $4,143
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$850 - $4,143

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$850 - $4,143
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Edge Merrimack

1 Merrimack PlzLowell, MA 01852
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property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900 - $2,800

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$900

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$900

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 426 Fletcher St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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426 Fletcher St

LowellMA01854
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16 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Quincy St, Unit 2

16 Quincy StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 115 Mechanic St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

115 Mechanic St

MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 239 Grove St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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239 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

15 Russell RdSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 67 Gore St

$1,000 - $3,300

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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67 Gore St

CambridgeMA02141

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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 14 Forest St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432

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property at 37 Central Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Central Ave

AyerMA01432
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10 Clary St
$1,400 - $1,475
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$1,400 - $1,475

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$1,400 - $1,475
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Clary St

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 65 Main St

$1,425 - $1,550

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$1,425

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$1,425

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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65 Main St

HudsonMA01749
property at 49 Main St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

AyerMA01432
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The Green at 9 and 90
$1,484 - $2,600
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$1,484 - $2,600

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$1,484 - $2,600
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Green at 9 and 90

1610 Worcester RdFramingham, MA 01702
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property at 107 Broad St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 26 Alfred St

$1,500 - $20,000

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 16 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 15

26 Alfred St

MedfordMA02155
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165 Main St
$1,525 - $1,650
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$1,525 - $1,650

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$1,525 - $1,650
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

165 Main St

165 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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property at 11 Elm St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Elm St

AyerMA01432
property at 3 Grove St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Grove St

AyerMA01432
property at 12 Varney St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Varney St

LowellMA01854
property at 42 W Main St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 W Main St

AyerMA01432
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149 Main St
$1,595 - $1,650
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$1,595 - $1,650

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$1,595 - $1,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

149 Main St

149 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
18 Benedict StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
55+ ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
The Avenue at GreenmontOne 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F1054 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.24
197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton197 Clifton St1BR,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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