Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Medford, MA (94 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Medford as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Medford Overview

Medford, MA is located just a few miles to the northwest of Boston. In fact, Medford may just be the most popular of that metro's suburbs for those who want to be close to the city but enjoy a more suburban and even, in some places, rural lifestyle. That's because those living in Medford apartments and homes are often just blocks away from fantastic outdoor havens like Middlesex Fells Reservation. This city is also renowned for being home to the prestigious Tufts University and premier arts avenues like Chevalier Theatre.á

Why live in Medford, MA?

Medford apartments and homes are quite possibly the best places to live for those individuals who love the outdoors but also want to be close to city amenities for work and play. That's because, while downtown Medford, MA is less than five miles from downtown Boston (yes, really!), it's also mere minutes from some of the area's greatest outdoor spaces. Just a few blocks north of downtown Medford, MA is the incredible Middlesex Fells Reservation, a verifiable natural haven that features thousands of acres of hiking and biking trails, swimming lakes, and much more.á

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Getting Around Medford, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Medford?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Medford is at 2 Sherman St, A listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Medford Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Medford is $3,077.

What is the largest Short-term Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Medford is a 1,714 square feet unit starting from $2,525 at Windsor Radio Factory.

What is the average size for Medford Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Medford is currently at 521 sq ft.

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