Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Medford, MA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,151. This is +66%, or $1,251, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,151

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

183

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Medford, MA is $3,151. This is +66%, or $1,251, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
43%
34%
11%
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 2% 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 $3,139. A 1-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA costs about $2,730 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in Medford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,700

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$5,520

4%

5%

Studio

$2,579

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,579

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,520

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$3,151
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Medford, MA

Country Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

Country Crossing

121 Brookings Street, Medford, MA 02155

2 beds

1 bath

$890

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

Apartment for rent

15 Walker Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

15 Walker St Medford

15 Walker Street #4, Medford, MA 02155

4 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Frederick Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

19 Whittemore Street #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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

House for rent

39 Eliot Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

9 Irving Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

60 Pinkert Street #60 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood apartment for rent in Medford

60-62 Pinkert Street, Medford, MA 02155

60 Pinkert Street #60, Medford, MA 02155

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

80 Edward Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15