Cheap Homes for Rent in Stoneham, MA from $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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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 55 Lincoln St

$1,550 - $1,750

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

55 Lincoln St

MaldenMA02148
property at 22 W Wyoming Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

22 W Wyoming Ave

MelroseMA02176
property at 340 Main St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 1050 Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1050 Main St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 200 Swanton St

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Swanton St, Unit 738

200 Swanton St
WinchesterMA01890
property at 35 Loring Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Loring Ave

WinchesterMA01890
property at 333 Medford St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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333 Medford St

MaldenMA02148
property at 84 Franklin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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84 Franklin St, Unit 2

84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
property at 349 Pleasant St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

349 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 74 Beach St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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74 Beach St, Unit 5-1

74 Beach St
WoburnMA01801

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property at 220 Central St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

220 Central St

StonehamMA02180
property at 793 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

793 Main St, Unit 3

793 Main St
MaldenMA02148
property at 74 Beach St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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Available Sep 1

74 Beach St

WoburnMA01801
property at 200 Swanton St

$2,050 - $2,800

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$2,050

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$2,050

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200 Swanton St

WinchesterMA01890
property at 180 Green St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

180 Green St

MelroseMA02176

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Cheapest Available Stoneham Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stoneham, MA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stoneham area is the $0.23 price per square foot 197 Clifton St Model at 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Stoneham apartment is the 124 Forest St Model at 124 Forest St, Unit 3R starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Edgeworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stoneham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton197 Clifton St1BR,1BA$0.23
124 Forest St, Unit 3R124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.26
10 Webster St, Unit 110 Webster St4BR,2BA$1.88
58 Temple St, Unit 158 Temple St3BR,1BA$2.22
48 Nashua St, Unit 248 Nashua St2BR,1BA$2.27
827 Main St, Unit 1827 Main St2BR,1BA$2.30
79 Montvale Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
32 Pond St, Unit 2w32 Pond St2BR,1BA$2.45
14 Brogan Rd, Unit 214 Brogan Rd1BR,1BA$1.79
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stoneham

What type of rentals are currently available in Stoneham?

There are currently 447 Apartments for Rent in Stoneham, MA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $19,900. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stoneham ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stoneham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stoneham ranges from $1,200 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,661.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stoneham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stoneham range from $975 to $6,928, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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