Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,400. This is +79%, or $1,500, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,400. This is +79%, or $1,500, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

43%
22%
19%
16%
$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 increased by 10% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,147. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in South Medford, Medford, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,425.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,300

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,000

4%

3%

Studio

$2,200

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA is 10% 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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23 Bowdoin St Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

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80 Edward Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

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48 Summer St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

10 Eliot St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

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Available Aug 15

338 Boston Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

338-342 Warren Street - 2

338 Boston Avenue #2, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,095

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

338 Boston Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

338-342 Warren Street - 6

338 Boston Avenue #6, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,095

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

569 Main Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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569 Main Street #2, Medford, MA 02155

4 beds

2 baths

$3,900

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10