Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $700 (166 Rentals)

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property at 45 Devens St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Devens St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 308 Pawtucket St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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308 Pawtucket St

LowellMA01854

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property at 85 Sherman St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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85 Sherman St

LowellMA01852
property at 74 Sharon St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 249 Summer St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

249 Summer St, Unit 2 - 23

249 Summer St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 68 Norfolk St

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139

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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Edge Merrimack in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $850. Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum 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
Edge Merrimack516s2x2A2BR,2BA$850
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
55+ ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Allards GroveS - GStudio,1BA$1,300
The Avenue at GreenmontOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA

As of July 19, 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
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.10
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
202 Hurley St, Unit 1202 Hurley St1BR,1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 5528 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $26,020. There are also 2955 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $750 to $26,000.

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 $750 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,230.

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 $900 to $18,579, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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