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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Medford rent stands today
Medford, MA rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,614/month. Renters are paying $292 more per month on average than last year, and the city has just reached its peak rent of $3,750/month this June.
Vs. national rents
Medford rents run roughly 1.85× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas. The market is relatively small with 288 total rentals, reflecting a high-demand environment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Medford rent for $2,678/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,400/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,998/month. These ranges show the variation renters face by unit size in this market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glenwood rents climbed 62.2% year over year to $3,000/month across 28 rentals, contrasting with North Medford where rents fell 33.9% to $3,500/month. Downtown Medford also declined by 5.8% to $2,825/month. These neighborhood shifts reveal varied local dynamics within a rising citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Medford
$3,614/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Medford is $3,614 per month as of June 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,664 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medford
288
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Medford, MA
Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,678 | 5% | 41% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,997 |  1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Medford | $2,825 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Lawrence Estates | $3,500 | |
Medford Hillside | $3,997 | |
North Medford | $3,500 | |
South Medford | $3,850 | |
Wellington | $3,300 | |
West Medford | $3,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,450 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,678
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
South Medford
Average rent
$3,850
Medford Hillside
Average rent
$3,997
Wellington
Average rent
$3,300
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
North Medford
Average rent
$3,500
Downtown Medford
Average rent
$2,825
West Medford
Average rent
$3,400
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
17%
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
85%higher than the national median
74%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
2d ago
South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford
42 William St, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Feb 11
2d ago
South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford
42 William St, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Feb 11
2d ago
South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford
42 William St, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Feb 11
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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 Jan 6
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
5d+ ago
West Medford apartment for rent in Medford
61 Warren St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Medford Hillside apartment for rent in Medford
121 Holland St #3R, Medford, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$6,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
34 Brainard Ave, Medford, MA 02155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,746–$11,098
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
50 Station Lndg, Medford, MA 02155
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,293–$21,304
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
13h ago
Verified
75 Winchester St #3, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
2 baths
$4,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
34 Brainard Ave, Medford, MA 02155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,746–$11,098
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
14 Chandler St #1, Medford, MA 02144
3 beds
1 bath
$4,100
$3,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
24 Willard Ave #3, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,700
$3,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
19h ago
Verified
50 Station Lndg, Medford, MA 02155
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,854–$21,304
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
13h ago
Verified
830 Fellsway, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
$3,900
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
13h ago
Verified
145 Fairmount St, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
Verified
122 Willis Ave, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 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 $3,614 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Medford?
Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medford is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,664 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Medford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Medford are Downtown Medford ($2,825/mo), Glenwood ($3,000/mo), and Wellington ($3,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Medford?
To comfortably afford rent in Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Medford?
One-bedroom apartments in Medford averaged around $2,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $3,200 monthly. The overall rental market across all bedroom types averaged around $3,200 per month during 2025.
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).