Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (41 Rentals)

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West Medford, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.23 price per square foot 78 Decatur St Model at 78 Decatur St, Unit 3 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 75 Capen St Model at 75 Capen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
78 Decatur St, Unit 378 Decatur St1BR,1BA$0.23
75 Capen St, Unit 175 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.28
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
77 Fairfax St, Unit B77 Fairfax StStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
95 W Adams St, Unit 195 W Adams St2BR,1BA$0.25
47 Orchard St, Unit 347 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.27
47 Harvard Ave47 Harvard Ave2BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Medford, Boston, MA

Ranked #58

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Medford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Medford is at Urbane at Alewife listed at $2,651.

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