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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
75 Capen St, Unit 175 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.28
51 Fairfax St, Unit 251 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.30
15 Taylor St, Unit 115 Taylor St4BR,2BA$0.34
11 Ware St, Unit 211 Ware St2BR,1BA$0.34
20 Burget Ave, Unit 220 Burget Ave3BR,1BA$0.36
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1125 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
291 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 1291 Alewife Brook Pky4BR,2BA$0.40
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medford Hillside, Medford, MA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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