Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Medford
$4,000/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Medford is $4,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Medford
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $4,000, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in South Medford run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,175 |  7% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 5% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malden Center | $2,738 | |
Medford Hillside | $4,500 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,000 | |
Powder House | $3,450 | |
Spring Hill | $2,895 | |
Ten Hills | $3,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,000
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,738
Medford Hillside
Average rent
$4,500
Powder House
Average rent
$3,450
Spring Hill
Average rent
$2,895
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
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
111%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA is 33% 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
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 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
2d ago
20 Greenleaf Ave, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13 Metcalf St, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
22 Stanley Ave #1, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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 Oct 1
4d ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
87 Medford St #PH8, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Verified
32 William St #1, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Hume Ave #2, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
4d ago
South Medford condo for rent in Medford
87 Medford St #PH8, Medford, MA 02155
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
41 Billings Ave #2, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
South Medford apartment for rent in Medford
9 Medford St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
223 Main St #2, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
2 baths
$5,995
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 Aug 28
3d ago
Verified
13 Metcalf St, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Hume Ave #2, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
4d ago
Verified
32 William St #1, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
223 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,795
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 Dec 1
3d ago
Verified
13 Metcalf St, Medford, MA 02155
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
4d ago
Verified
8 Pearl St #2, Medford, MA 02155
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
32 William St #1, Medford, MA 02155
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 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 $4,000 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Medford?
Average rent prices in South Medford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does South Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Medford is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,100 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 $160,000/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).