Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Medford
$2,850/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Medford is $2,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Medford
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Medford rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent prices in Downtown Medford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
Rent prices in Downtown Medford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Medford is $2,550, whereas a house costs $4,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Medford run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 5% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 8% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cambridge Highlands | $3,146 | |
Lawrence Estates | $4,500 | |
North Medford | $3,500 | |
Teele Square | $4,000 | |
Wedgemere | $3,650 | |
West Medford | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,775 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
36%
Cambridge Highlands
Average rent
$3,146
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$4,500
North Medford
Average rent
$3,500
West Medford
Average rent
$3,100
Teele Square
Average rent
$4,000
Wedgemere
Average rent
$3,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,775
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Medford, 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 Downtown Medford, Medford, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Medford and Cambridge Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Medford
46%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
2d ago
Downtown Medford condo for rent in Medford
100 High St #408, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford condo for rent in Medford
2500 Mystic Valley Pkwy #505, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1 bath
$4,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
53 Oakland St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
4-7 4-7 Sherborn Court/463-475 Broadway, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250–$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford condo for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
53 Oakland St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford condo for rent in Medford
2500 Mystic Valley Pkwy #505, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 Forest St #301, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
223 Main Street223 Main Street - 2 #2, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$5,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Downtown Medford condo for rent in Medford
100 High St #408, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Medford rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Medford?
The average rent in Downtown Medford is $2,850 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Medford?
Average rent prices in Downtown Medford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Medford is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Medford?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).