Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in South Medford

$3,900/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Medford is $3,900 per month as of July 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,950 more per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Medford

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Medford rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Medford, Medford, MA

Average rent prices in South Medford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,850, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in South Medford run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,425

1%

26%

1 bedroom

$2,150

18%

22%

2 bedroom

$3,000

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,850

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,885

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,525
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.

Discover rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA

42 William St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

42 William St #B, Medford, MA 02155

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

$900

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Feb 11

42 William St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

42 William St #E, Medford, MA 02155

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

$1,000

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Feb 11

42 William St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

42 William St #D, Medford, MA 02155

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

$1,000

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Feb 11

42 William St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

42 William St #C, Medford, MA 02155

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

$1,000

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Feb 11

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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 $3,900 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Medford?

Average rent prices in South Medford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does South Medford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Medford is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,950 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 $156,000/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).

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