Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, MA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,500. This is +80%, or $1,551, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,500

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

230

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,500. This is +80%, or $1,551, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
34%
41%
13%
9%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Medford, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Medford, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Medford, MA is $3,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,001. Houses for rent in Medford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,172

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,125

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,637

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

3%

1%

Studio

$1,775

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in Medford, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Medford, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Medford

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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667 Fellsway #U2L2M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington apartment for rent in Medford

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

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 Dec 14

74 Sharon St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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One bedroom in HUGE townhouse.

74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155

5 beds

3 baths

$1,250

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 May 1

195 Salem St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Pearson Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

19 Whittemore St #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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

House for rent

53 Marshall St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford

APARTMENT - Medford, MA

53 Marshall St #2, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

125 Spring St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

45 Newbern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

Other - Medford, MA

45 Newbern Ave, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent