Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Medford Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (271 Rentals)

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North Medford, Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Medford, MA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Medford area is the $0.18 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St, Unit 6 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value North Medford apartment is the 77 Gordon St Model at 77 Gordon St, Unit #1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
456 Salem St, Unit 6456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
61 Exchange St, Unit 861 Exchange St1BR,1BA$0.21
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
8 Shawmut Ter, Unit #18 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
9 Shawmut Ter, Unit #19 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Medford, Malden, MA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Malden, 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 North Medford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Medford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Medford is under $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Medford?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in North Medford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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