Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, MA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,399, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

206

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,399, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
40%
37%
13%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased 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 $3,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA costs about $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,070. Houses for rent in Medford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,425

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,600

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

No Change

Studio

$1,837

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,837

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

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$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Medford, MA

47 Wellington Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington apartment for rent in Medford

1 bed

0 baths

$955

$895

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 8

167 College Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Medford Hillside house for rent in Medford

167 College Avenue - 1

167 College Ave #1, Medford, MA 02144

5 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Newbern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

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

500 Salem St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Medford condo for rent in Medford

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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

Condo for rent

124 Forest St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lawrence Estates apartment for rent in Medford

Bright 3BD in Medford w/ Parking & Eat-In Kitchen!!

124 Forest St #2, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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 Mar 15

31 Park St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

3BD Medford | Parking & Yard Included!!

31 Park St #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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 Mar 1