Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,950. This is +108%, or $2,050, higher than the national average.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,950

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

65

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,950. This is +108%, or $2,050, higher than the national average.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

29%
31%
27%
13%
$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

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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
South Medford, Medford, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Medford, Medford, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA costs about $2,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in South Medford, Medford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,545

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,600

4%

7%

Studio

$2,300

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,545

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Medford, Medford, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South Medford, Medford, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.

South Medford

Median rent price$3,950
increased by108%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by76%

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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19 Whittemore St #19 - Photo 1 of 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.

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23 Bowdoin St Unit 2 #2, Medford, MA 02155

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$2,800

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$3,000

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338 Boston Avenue #2, Medford, MA 02155

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1 bath

$3,095

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

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338 Boston Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

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338-342 Warren Street - 6

338 Boston Avenue #6, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,095

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

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Medford/ Tufts Area 3 Bedroom - Parking - Free Laundry

24 Goldsmith Ave #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,350

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569 Main St #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Available Feb 1

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22h ago

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Tufts Area 5 Bed - Dishwasher, Laundry

145 Fairmount St, Medford, MA 02155

4 beds

1 bath

$4,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Available Oct 14