Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $900 (268 Rentals)

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property at 348 Walker St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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348 Walker St

LowellMA01851
property at 134 Lake St

$950

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$950

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 74 Sharon St

$1,225

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$1,225

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 31 Raymond Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Raymond Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 20 Lincoln St

$1,400 - $1,500

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Lincoln St

SomervilleMA02145

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA

As of June 03, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
456 Salem St456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.19
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16347 Pleasant St1BR,1BA$0.21
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.10
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 6036 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $24,815. There are also 3303 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $950 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 $950 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,549.

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 $950 to $19,409, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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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.