Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,105. This is +63%, or $1,205, higher than the national average.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,105

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

225

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,105. This is +63%, or $1,205, higher than the national average.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
45%
32%
14%
8%
$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 3% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,015. A 1-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Medford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,350

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,522

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,600

4%

3%

Studio

$2,197

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,522

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$3,105
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,380
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Medford, MA

21 Carney St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$2,600

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 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

23 Bowdoin St Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

APARTMENT - Medford, MA

23 Bowdoin St Unit 2 #2, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

60 Pinkert St #60 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

60-62 Pinkert Street, Medford, MA 02155

60 Pinkert St #60, Medford, MA 02155

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

11R Park Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

19 1st St Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington condo for rent in Medford

CONDOS - Medford, MA

19 1st St Unit 2 #2, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Condo for rent

120 Forest St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lawrence Estates condo for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Condo for rent

31 Park St Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

APARTMENT - Medford, MA

31 Park St Unit 1 #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent