Medford Hillside

Medford, MA

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Medford Hillside - Medford, MA

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Residential bliss along the Mystic River

River • Urban • Park • Public Transit • Commuter •

Just north of the prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, Medford Hillside is an urban neighborhood along Mystic River. Offering a blend of amenities from community parks to local restaurants, Medford Hillside has the urban charm many renters are looking for. Families appreciate the playgrounds at Cummings Park, while locals enjoy desserts and coffee at the Danish Pastry House on Boston Avenue.

Though Medford Hillside is an urban neighborhood, it’s mainly residential, offering many apartments and various other rentals throughout the area. Medford Hillside features sidewalks, eclectic single-family homes, and tree-lined streets. Medford Hillside is only seven miles northwest of Downtown Boston, so it’s the perfect neighborhood for commuters. Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge are just a few of the other metropolitan areas that can be conveniently accessed from Medford Hillside.

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

49

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Longfellow National Historic Site

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Medford Hillside

59 Quincy St

59 Quincy St

59 Quincy St,
Medford, MA 02155

$3,700 | 3 Beds

258 Boston Ave

258 Boston Ave

258 Boston Ave,
Medford, MA 02155

$3,375 | 3 Beds

10 Pinkham Rd

10 Pinkham Rd

10 Pinkham Rd,
Medford, MA 02155

$4,000 | 4 Beds

43 Orchard St

43 Orchard St

43 Orchard St,
Medford, MA 02155

$3,000 | 3 Beds

117 Auburn St

117 Auburn St

117 Auburn St,
Medford, MA 02155

$2,600 | 1 Bed

269 Boston Ave

269 Boston Ave

269 Boston Ave,
Medford, MA 02155

$3,900 | 4 Beds

3 Capen St

3 Capen St

3 Capen St,
Medford, MA 02155

$4,800 | 4 Beds

43 Orchard St

43 Orchard St

43 Orchard St,
Medford, MA 02155

$3,200 | 3 Beds

25 Capen St E

25 Capen St E

25 Capen St E,
Medford, MA 02155

$5,300 | 4 Beds

Houses for Rent in Medford Hillside

117 Auburn St

117 Auburn St,
Medford, MA 02155

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,500

55 Dearborn St

55 Dearborn St,
Medford, MA 02155

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,500

12 Upland Rd

12 Upland Rd,
Somerville, MA 02144

4 Beds | 1 Bath | $5,200

100 W Adams St

100 W Adams St,
Somerville, MA 02144

4 Beds | 1 Bath | $4,500

80 Curtis St

80 Curtis St,
Somerville, MA 02144

6 Beds | 2 Baths | $7,500

54 Mystic St

54 Mystic St,
Medford, MA 02155

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $4,675

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