Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Bedford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bedford
$3,128/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bedford is $3,128 per month as of September 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,228 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bedford
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bedford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bedford, MA
Average rent prices in Bedford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,128, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $2,867 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,363.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,140 | 74% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,405 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,338 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,950 | 2% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 14% | 83% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bedford, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,128 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
74%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,405
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,338
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
83%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bedford, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,128
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
12%
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
65%higher than the national median
57%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,974
2%$2,700
6%$3,613
23%$2,539
4%$2,861
41%$3,250
36%$2,495
22%$2,981
15%$3,010
10%$2,950
6%$3,420
52%$2,905
1%Discover rentals in Bedford, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
278 South Rd #278, Bedford, MA 01730
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$3,090
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$4,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
Verified
200 Avalon Dr, Bedford, MA 01730
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,735–$4,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
200 Avalon Dr, Bedford, MA 01730
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,735–$4,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
20h ago
Verified
200 Avalon Dr, Bedford, MA 01730
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,735–$4,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
278 South Rd #278, Bedford, MA 01730
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$4,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
200 Avalon Dr, Bedford, MA 01730
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$3,395
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
278 South Rd #278, Bedford, MA 01730
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $3,128 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bedford?
Average rent prices in Bedford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bedford is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,228 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 $125,000/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).