Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Medford
$3,950/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in South Medford is $3,950 per month as of May 2026. This is 103% above the national average rent, or $2,001 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Medford
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Medford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent prices in South Medford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
South Medford, Medford, MA
Rent prices in South Medford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Medford is $3,900, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Medford run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,700 | 2% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 |  4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malden Center | $2,819 | |
Medford Hillside | $3,900 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,350 | |
Powder House | $3,700 | |
Spring Hill | $3,400 | |
Ten Hills | $3,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 13% | 8% | |
Rooms | $5,900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,350
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,819
Medford Hillside
Average rent
$3,900
Powder House
Average rent
$3,700
Spring Hill
Average rent
$3,400
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,700
Apartments
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$5,900
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Medford, Medford, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Medford and Neighborhood Nine by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Medford
103%higher than the national median
72%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA is 18% higher than the median rent in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.
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Discover rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA
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
4d ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
519 Broadway, Medford, MA 02145
2 beds
2 baths
$2,199
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
1h ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1 bath
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
12 Newbern Ave, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
23 Liberty Ave #25, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
14h ago
Verified
122 Frederick Ave, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
14h 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
14h ago
Verified
91 Frederick Ave, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
14h ago
Verified
9 Medford St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,945
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
14h ago
Verified
Fairmount St, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
1 bath
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
14h 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
14h ago
Verified
91 Frederick Ave, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
14h ago
Verified
122 Frederick Ave, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for South Medford, Medford, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Medford rental market.
How much is rent in South Medford?
The average rent in South Medford is $3,950 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Medford?
Average rent prices in South Medford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does South Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Medford is 103% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,001 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Medford?
To comfortably afford rent in South Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $158,000/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).