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197 Boston Ave #1, Medford, MA 02155, USA|Medford Hillside
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Amenities for 197 Boston Ave #1, Medford Hillside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| Modern Bathrooms | Separate Kitchen |
| Vacant |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Gas Range |
| Stainless Steel Appliances |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 197 Boston Ave #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 26% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Medford Hillside.
Spacious Renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment on the first floor available for August 1st move-in!! Updated bathroom kitchen, spacious layout with 3 bedrooms, living room, large foyer, and eat-in-kitchen with updated appliances. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis with good references. New Gas Furnace as of 2025, updated windows, and insulation for energy efficiency. There is no Laundry in the building, but there are 3 laundromats within a 1.5-mile radius. There is plenty of street parking available on Boston Ave in Medford without a permit. Move-in cost is 1st Month Rent, Last Month Rent, and $1000 Security Deposit. Disclaimer: Disclaimer: By inquiring about or engaging with rental property information I provide, you acknowledge that I act as your rental agent unless otherwise stated. I advertise properties to connect tenants with available housing, but I do not represent every landlord in my database exclusively. Some landlords I represent exclusively
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 197 Boston Ave #1 compares to other nearby properties.
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Medford Hillside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02155 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Medford Hillside
3-bedroom apartments at 197 Boston Ave #1 cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Medford.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Medford Hillside
Medford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,500 |
| July 2024 | $3,437 |
| August 2024 | $3,383 |
| September 2024 | $3,488 |
| October 2024 | $3,466 |
| November 2024 | $3,215 |
| December 2024 | $3,450 |
| January 2025 | $3,497 |
| February 2025 | $3,400 |
| March 2025 | $3,470 |
| April 2025 | $3,512 |
| May 2025 | $3,570 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,460 |
| August 2025 | $3,407 |
| September 2025 | $3,372 |
| October 2025 | $3,435 |
| November 2025 | $3,325 |
| December 2025 | $3,337 |
| January 2026 | $3,471 |
| February 2026 | $3,532 |
| March 2026 | $3,525 |
| April 2026 | $3,567 |
| May 2026 | $3,700 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,832 |
| July 2024 | $3,623 |
| August 2024 | $3,639 |
| September 2024 | $3,778 |
| October 2024 | $3,872 |
| November 2024 | $3,549 |
| December 2024 | $3,483 |
| January 2025 | $3,421 |
| February 2025 | $3,229 |
| March 2025 | $3,337 |
| April 2025 | $3,750 |
| May 2025 | $3,679 |
| June 2025 | $3,670 |
| July 2025 | $3,530 |
| August 2025 | $3,425 |
| September 2025 | $3,441 |
| October 2025 | $3,450 |
| November 2025 | $3,415 |
| December 2025 | $3,506 |
| January 2026 | $3,764 |
| February 2026 | $3,739 |
| March 2026 | $3,718 |
| April 2026 | $3,837 |
| May 2026 | $3,940 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,500 |
Schools near 197 Boston Ave #1
Brooks School
388 high st
medford, MA, 2155
PK, K-5Public
B
Medford High School
489 winthrop st
medford, MA, 2155
PK, 9-12Public
B
Roberts Elementary School
35 court st
medford, MA, 2155
PK, K-5Public
B-
John J. McGlynn Elementary School
3002 mystic valley pkwy
medford, MA, 2155
PK, K-5Public
B-
Missituk Elementary School
37 hicks ave
medford, MA, 2155
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Medford near 197 Boston Ave #1
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 197 Boston Ave #1, Medford
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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