Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Medford Neighborhood of Medford, MA from $1,400 (92 Rentals)

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West Medford, Medford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Medford Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Elmwood Apartments1 x 1 430sf1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Medford, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Medford area is the $0.23 price per square foot 78 Decatur St Model at 78 Decatur St, Unit 3 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Medford apartment is the 77 Gordon St Model at 77 Gordon St, Unit #1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Medford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
78 Decatur St, Unit 378 Decatur St1BR,1BA$0.23
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
34 Pleasant St, Unit #134 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$0.25
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Forest St, Unit 23567 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.23
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Medford, Medford, MA

Ranked #12

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 West Medford Neighborhood in Medford, MA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Medford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Medford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Medford is at Atmark Cambridge listed at $2,420.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Medford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Medford Apartment is $2,100 at Dudley Street Apartments.

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

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

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