Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $1,000 (318 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Middlesex County.

property at 100 Pearl St

$1,000

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$1,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

100 Pearl St

FraminghamMA01702

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property at 14 Bennett Pl

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155
property at 376 Medford St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 30

376 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2

376 Medford St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 11 Hill Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Hill Rd, Unit room 1, Unit room 1

11 Hill Rd
BedfordMA01730
property at 18 Park Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Park Ave

MedfordMA02155

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property at 29 Craigie St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Craigie St

BostonMA02143

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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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.
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.23
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
87 Washington St, Unit 687 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.09
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
452 Main St, Unit 4452 Main St1BR,1BA$0.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 6493 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $740 to $21,781. There are also 3891 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $1,000 to $28,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middlesex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middlesex County ranges from $1,000 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,638.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middlesex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middlesex County range from $850 to $15,832, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $740.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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