
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $900 (77 Rentals)
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19 Magoun Ave, Unit Floor 1

Mystic Place

10 Wareham St

52 Albion St, Unit #B

20 Stearns Ave, Unit 1st
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77 Billings Ave, Unit 77

77 Billings Ave

3 Forest St

Lumiere

Windsor Mystic River

RE150

120 College Ave, Unit 2

120 College Ave, Unit 1

17 Dwyer Cir, Unit 17 Dwyer Cir

5 Edgar Terrace

45 Moreland St, Unit 1

45 Moreland St, Unit 1

45 Moreland St, Unit 1

122 Highland Rd, Unit 26

Anthem Everett

45 Moreland St, Unit #1

116 College Ave, Unit 46

177 Morrison Ave, Unit 2

160 Pleasant Street Apartments

108 College Ave, Unit 36

119 College Ave, Unit 36

119 College Ave, Unit 36

115 College Ave, Unit 2

109 College Ave, Unit 36

The Exchange Street Apartments

85 College Ave, Unit 2T

85 College Ave, Unit 2A

85 College Ave, Unit #2B

133 Heath St

132 Highland Rd, Unit 4T
South Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Medford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Medford Studio Apartments | $2,863 | $2,050 | $5,368 |
South Medford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $2,200 | $6,662 |
South Medford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
South Medford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,088 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
South Medford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,647 | $950 | $7,000 |
South Medford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,311 | $4,595 | $7,995 |
South Medford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,175 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Medford, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the South Medford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Medford Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cheapest Available South Medford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Medford area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 45 Moreland St priced from $2,200. Anthem Everett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable South Medford apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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45 Moreland St | 45 Moreland St | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Anthem Everett | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
Medford Square Riverside | B1M | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Medford, MA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Medford area is the $0.22 price per square foot 45 Moreland St Model at 45 Moreland St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Medford apartment is the 482 Broadway Model at 482 Broadway, Unit 2A starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Medford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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45 Moreland St, Unit 1 | 45 Moreland St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
482 Broadway, Unit 2A | 482 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
85 College Ave, Unit 2 | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
85 College Ave, Unit 2B | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
17 Princeton St, Unit 3 | 17 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
85 College Ave, Unit #2B | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
85 College Ave, Unit 2T | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
85 College Ave, Unit 2A | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
4 Goldsmith Ave, Unit 2 | 4 Goldsmith Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
85 College Ave, Unit #2B | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
Getting Around the South Medford Neighborhood in Medford, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 South Medford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Medford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Medford is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Medford?
The cheapest apartment in South Medford is 45 Moreland St which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in South Medford costs $8,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4,973 regular apartments in South Medford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Medford?
Cheap apartments in South Medford have an average cost of $923 which is $7,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Medford.
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