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Highlights
- Near restaurants, cafes
- Front and rear porches
- Newly renovated top floor apartment
Location
288 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155, USA|Medford Hillside
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About 288 Boston Ave
Available September! Newly renovated 4 bedroom1.5 bathroom apartment on the top floor with front and rear porches. Near Tufts, bus stops, restaurants, and cafes. Students welcome. Disclaimer: We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, familial status (having children under the age of 18), military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or receipt of public assistance including housing vouchers. Please text Matt at 508-309-9411 with your real estate needs, I can offer services in rentals, sales, property management, and commercial.
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 288 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Medford Hillside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02155 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Medford Hillside
4-bedroom apartments at 288 Boston Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Medford.
Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Medford Hillside
Medford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $4,100 |
| August 2024 | $4,170 |
| September 2024 | $4,462 |
| October 2024 | $4,600 |
| November 2024 | $4,490 |
| December 2024 | $4,400 |
| January 2025 | $4,400 |
| February 2025 | $4,475 |
| March 2025 | $4,548 |
| April 2025 | $4,467 |
| May 2025 | $4,362 |
| June 2025 | $4,360 |
| July 2025 | $4,400 |
| August 2025 | $4,400 |
| September 2025 | $4,610 |
| October 2025 | $4,942 |
| November 2025 | $4,840 |
| December 2025 | $4,698 |
| January 2026 | $4,664 |
| February 2026 | $4,522 |
| March 2026 | $4,542 |
| April 2026 | $4,498 |
| May 2026 | $4,509 |
| June 2026 | $4,573 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $4,208 |
| August 2024 | $4,430 |
| September 2024 | $4,750 |
| October 2024 | $4,775 |
| November 2024 | $4,740 |
| December 2024 | $4,800 |
| January 2025 | $4,800 |
| February 2025 | $4,700 |
| March 2025 | $4,720 |
| April 2025 | $4,662 |
| May 2025 | $4,429 |
| June 2025 | $4,662 |
| July 2025 | $4,760 |
| August 2025 | $4,714 |
| September 2025 | $4,650 |
| October 2025 | $4,520 |
| November 2025 | $4,465 |
| December 2025 | $4,050 |
| January 2026 | $4,142 |
| February 2026 | $4,275 |
| March 2026 | $4,625 |
| April 2026 | $4,400 |
| May 2026 | $4,550 |
| June 2026 | $4,812 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$176,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $4,400 | 4 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $4,400 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $4,400 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,500 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,400 | 4 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 288 Boston Ave
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
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-
Roberts Elementary School
35 court st
medford, MA, 2155
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Medford near 288 Boston Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
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 288 Boston Ave, Medford
Groceries
9/10
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
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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