Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Medford rent stands today
Medford, MA rent rose 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,600/month. Renters today are paying $268 more per month on average than last year, though the median slipped 3.9% month over month from the peak of $3,750 in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Medford is 86.5% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets in the region. The city offers 240 total rentals, mostly apartments, across a range of price points.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Medford sit around $2,848/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,400/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,900/month. Apartments make up 87.2% of rentals, with houses renting higher at $4,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glenwood rents rose 66.7% year over year to $3,000/month across 29 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 10.1% rise. North Medford saw rents fall 21.4% year over year to $3,775/month, marking notable divergence within Medford's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Medford
$3,600/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Medford is $3,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medford
240
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Medford, MA
Average rent prices in Medford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Medford, MA
Rent prices in Medford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medford is $3,600, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,848 | 3% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Medford | $2,600 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Lawrence Estates | $3,750 | |
Medford Hillside | $3,900 | |
North Medford | $3,775 | |
South Medford | $3,825 | |
Wellington | $3,200 | |
West Medford | $4,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,240 | 29% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,848
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
South Medford
Average rent
$3,825
Wellington
Average rent
$3,200
Medford Hillside
Average rent
$3,900
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
Downtown Medford
Average rent
$2,600
West Medford
Average rent
$4,100
North Medford
Average rent
$3,775
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$3,750
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
29%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Medford, 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 Medford, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Medford and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Medford
87%higher than the national median
76%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Medford, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Medford, MA
5d+ ago
Wellington apartment for rent in Medford
47 Wellington Rd, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
0 baths
$1,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
Verified
74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
3 baths
$1,090
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Medford apartment for rent in Medford
115 Playstead Rd #2, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
3d ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
5 beds
2 baths
$7,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford
5 beds
3 baths
$7,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
34 Brainard Ave, Medford, MA 02155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,920–$10,765
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
50 Station Lndg, Medford, MA 02155
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,938–$21,287
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
15h ago
Verified
116 Grover Road Ext, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
34 Brainard Ave, Medford, MA 02155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,920–$10,765
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
Verified
223 Main St #2, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$5,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
15h ago
Verified
540 Main St #2, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
50 Station Lndg, Medford, MA 02155
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,938–$9,695
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
1d ago
Verified
223 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
15h ago
Verified
53 Winchester St #2, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
15h ago
Verified
72 Washington St #8, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Medford, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Medford rental market.
How much is rent in Medford?
The average rent in Medford is $3,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Medford?
Average rent prices in Medford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medford is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,670 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Medford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Medford are Downtown Medford ($2,600/mo), Glenwood ($3,000/mo), and Wellington ($3,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Medford?
To comfortably afford rent in Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Medford?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Medford average around $2,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,190/month.
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).