Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Medford rent stands today

    Medford, OR rent rose 6.7% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $123 more per month on average than last year, with the median rent now at the peak of $1,600/month in July 2026.

  • Medford sits 17.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest. The city has a total of 138 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Medford rent for about $1,085/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,185/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,198/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,748/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments in Medford rent for a median of $1,350/month, while houses rent for $2,198/month. Apartments make up about 50% of total rentals, reflecting a balanced market between property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Medford

$1,595/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Medford is $1,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Medford

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Medford rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Medford, OR

Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Medford, OR

Rent prices in Medford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medford is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,085

5%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,185

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,197

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,747

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,085

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,747

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Medford, OR, 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 Medford, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Medford and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Medford

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,862
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, OR is 14% lower than the median rent in Ashland, OR.

Discover rentals in Medford, OR

5d+ ago

House for rent in Medford

Room for rent Shared bathroom

25 Donna Way #2, Medford, OR 97502

1 bed

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available Jun 23

142 - Julia Ann - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

142 - Julia Ann

1050 Spring St, Medford, OR 97504

1–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,050

Apartment for rent

260 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8

Very good

260

220 N Ivy St, Medford, OR 97501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,025

Apartment for rent

R238 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

R238

238 Berrydale Ave, Medford, OR 97501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,225

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Medford, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Medford rental market.

How much is rent in Medford?

The average rent in Medford is $1,595 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Medford?

Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Medford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Medford is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Medford?

To comfortably afford rent in Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Medford?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Medford average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month.

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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