Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Bedford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Bedford

$3,205/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bedford is $3,205 per month as of July 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,275 more per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bedford

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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

Rent trends in Bedford, MA

Average rent prices in Bedford have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $3,205, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $2,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,505.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

74%

34%

1 bedroom

$2,455

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$3,435

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,425

5%

-

4 bedroom

$5,100

7%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,435

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,425

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

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$3,205
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,020
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Bedford, MA

54 Loomis St #1201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bedford

1 bed

1 bath

$1,560

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

Condo for rent

42 Neillian St #42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bedford

CONDO - Bedford, MA

42 Neillian St #42, Bedford, MA 01730

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Condo for rent

50 Neillian St #50 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

50-52 Neillian Street, Bedford 01730 - 50

50 Neillian St #50, Bedford, MA 01730

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

27 Evergreen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

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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 $3,205 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bedford?

Average rent prices in Bedford have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bedford is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,275 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 $128,000/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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