Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
Bedford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Bedford

$3,165/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bedford is $3,165 per month as of June 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,215 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bedford

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bedford rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bedford, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bedford, MA

Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bedford, MA

Rent prices in Bedford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bedford is $2,984, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $2,749 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,515.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

9%

-

1 bedroom

$2,742

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,200

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,025

8%

-

4 bedroom

$6,700

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,742

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,025

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bedford, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bedford, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bedford and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bedford

Median rent price$3,165
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,038
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Bedford, MA

50 Neillian St #50 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

50-52 Neillian Street, Bedford 01730 - 50

50 Neillian St #50, Bedford, MA 01730

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

6 Eliot Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

2-br in an owner occupied ranch duplex

6 Eliot Rd, Bedford, MA 01730

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

54 Loomis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bedford

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

27 Evergreen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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Frequently asked questions for Bedford, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bedford rental market.

How much is rent in Bedford?

The average rent in Bedford is $3,165 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bedford?

Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bedford is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,215 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bedford?

To comfortably afford rent in Bedford, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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