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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Medford
$2,495/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Medford is $2,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Medford
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $3,000, whereas a house costs $5,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Medford run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% |  15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 7% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,812 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,495 | 3% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cambridge Highlands | $3,116 | |
Lawrence Estates | $2,750 | |
North Medford | $3,295 | |
Teele Square | $3,312 | |
Wedgemere | $4,200 | |
West Medford | $3,540 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,475 | 41% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,812
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
35%
Cambridge Highlands
Average rent
$3,116
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$2,750
North Medford
Average rent
$3,295
West Medford
Average rent
$3,540
Teele Square
Average rent
$3,312
Wedgemere
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$5,475
Last 30 days
41%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
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
28%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Medford, Medford, MA
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
100 High St #408, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
14h ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ 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
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
9h ago
Verified
53 Oakland St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 Forest St #301, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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
100 High St #408, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
9h ago
Verified
53 Oakland St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Medford apartment for rent in Medford
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,495 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Medford?
Average rent prices in Downtown Medford have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Downtown Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Medford is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $100,000/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).