57 Yale St
57 Yale St,
Medford, MA 02155
$6,650 Plus Fees
5 Beds
Area Guide
South Medford Medford, MA
The ideal Medford neighborhood for families and commuters
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Commuter
Located along Mystic River and Interstate 93, South Medford is an ideal neighborhood for outdoor recreation and quick commutes. Barry Park is one of South Medford’s community green spaces, offering picnic areas and playgrounds, while Columbus Memorial Park offers ball fields and a basketball court. South Medford is home to a section of Tufts University, so this urban neighborhood has a college town vibe and is home to several historic sites.
With family-friendly amenities and safe residential streets, South Medford is a welcoming community that’s supportive of its fellow residents. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s local treasures and small businesses like Oasis Café & Bakery and Bob’s Italian Foods. South Medford is just three miles north of Cambridge and five miles northwest of Boston and the Boston Logan International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in South Medford is $966 for a studio, $1,709 for one bedroom, and $1,047 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Medford has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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$966/month
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1 BR
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479 sq ft
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$1,709/month
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2 BR
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$1,047/month
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Learn More About South Medford
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Medford - Medford, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In South Medford - Medford, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
South Medford - Medford, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Medford - Medford, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.