Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medford Hillside Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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Medford Hillside, Medford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medford Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Medford Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
Medford Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,450 | $3,000 |
Medford Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $2,450 | $3,600 |
Medford Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $2,850 | $4,850 |
Medford Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $3,400 | $5,300 |
Medford Hillside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,517 | $4,000 | $7,800 |
Medford Hillside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,492 | $6,600 | $9,900 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medford Hillside, MA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medford Hillside area is the $0.18 price per square foot 54 West St Model at 54 West St, Unit #19 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Medford Hillside apartment is the 79 Capen St Model at 79 Capen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,690 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medford Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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54 West St, Unit #19 | 54 West St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
79 Capen St, Unit 1 | 79 Capen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
75 Capen St, Unit 1 | 75 Capen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
51 Fairfax St, Unit 2 | 51 Fairfax St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
15 Taylor St, Unit 1 | 15 Taylor St | 4BR,2BA | $0.34 |
11 Ware St, Unit 2 | 11 Ware St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
20 Burget Ave, Unit 2 | 20 Burget Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1 | 125 Hillsdale Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1 | 291 Alewife Brook Pky | 4BR,2BA | $0.40 |
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMedford Hillside, Medford, MA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Medford, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Medford Hillside Neighborhood in Medford, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 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.
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