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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
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Downtown Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Medford, MA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Medford area is the $0.21 price per square foot 90 Albion St Model at 90 Albion St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Medford apartment is the 78 Decatur St Model at 78 Decatur St, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the East Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Albion St, Unit 190 Albion StStudio ,1BA$0.21
78 Decatur St, Unit 378 Decatur St1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 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
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
17 Ames St, Unit 117 Ames St3BR,1BA$0.22
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
456 Salem St, Unit 6456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Medford Neighborhood in Medford, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Cheap Downtown Medford Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Medford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Medford is starting from $2,300 at Medford Square Riverside.

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