Last updated on October 26, 2026

Average rent in
Bedford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Bedford

$3,316/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bedford is $3,316 per month as of October 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,416 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bedford

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bedford rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,235, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $2,865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,489.

Listings

Studio

$1,685

74%

23%

1 bedroom

$2,799

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,405

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,498

17%

41%

4 bedroom

$4,950

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,685

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,405

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,498

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

6%

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$3,316
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,833
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Bedford, MA

3000 Taylor Pond Ln #4301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

2 beds

2 baths

$3,194

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
318 South Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bedford

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
200 South Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bedford

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10 Webber Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bedford

4 beds

3.5 baths

$5,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,316 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bedford?

Average rent prices in Bedford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bedford is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,416 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 $133,000/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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