Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Average rent in
South Medford, Medford, MA

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,800. This is +93%, or $1,826, higher than the national average.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,800

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

79

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Medford, Medford, MA is $3,800. This is +93%, or $1,826, higher than the national average.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

35%
35%
24%
6%
$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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in South Medford, Medford, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

5%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,800

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,650

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,300

6%

8%

Studio

$2,300

No Change

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$3,800
increased by93%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,065
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA is 24% 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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80 Edward Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Medford apartment for rent in Medford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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80 Edward St #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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5d+ ago

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29 Frederick Ave #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Medford/Tufts 3 Bedroom - EIK - Excellent condition

71 Winchester St #1, Medford, MA 02155

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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