Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, MA from $740 (132 Rentals)

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

property at 784 Broadway

$740 - $850

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$740 - $850

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$740 - $850

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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784 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 74 Sharon St

$835

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$835

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$835

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 37 Bradley St.

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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37 Bradley St.

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 82 Warren Ave

$1,070

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$1,070

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$1,070

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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82 Warren Ave, Unit 1

82 Warren Ave
MaldenMA02148
property at 21 Royall St

$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 95 Governors Ave

$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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95 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155
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

11 Hill Rd
BedfordMA01730

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property at 15 Saran Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Saran Ave, Unit Room

15 Saran Ave
BedfordMA01730
property at 6 Hill St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

6 Hill St, Unit 6bHillSt

6 Hill St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 29 Watts St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Watts St, Unit 1

29 Watts St
MaldenMA02148
property at 310 Prospect St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Prospect St, Unit 3

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 104 W Emerson St

$1,485

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$1,485

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$1,485

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 724 Water St

$1,490

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$1,490

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$1,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

724 Water St

FraminghamMA01701

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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edge Merrimack516s2x2A2BR,2BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.24 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 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.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.11
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
23 Knowlton St, Unit 1R23 Knowlton St1BR,1BA$0.20
304 Spring Street Ext304 Spring Street Ext1BR,1BA$0.21
302 Spring Street Ext302 Spring Street ExtStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 5530 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $27,790. There are also 2686 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $740 to $25,000.

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 $740 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,947.

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 $975 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $12,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,070 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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