Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Medford rent stands today

    Medford, OR rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month matching the peak rent for June 2026. Renters are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.7% increase from May.

  • Medford sits 19.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced rental market with 124 total rentals available. This positions Medford as a more accessible option for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Medford run around $1,145 to $1,150/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,452/month. Larger units climb to $2,150 for 3-bedrooms and $2,598 for 4+ bedrooms.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent at a median of $2,095/month in Medford, OR, while apartments rent for a median of $1,295/month. These property-type medians show a clear split between houses and apartments in the local rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Medford

$1,575/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Medford is $1,575 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Medford

124

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 13% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,145

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,452

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,597

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,145

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,452

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

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

House for rent

Available Mar 30

143 - Eastwood Group - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

143 - Eastwood Group

636 Northwood Dr, Medford, OR 97504

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,300

Apartment for rent

142 - Julia Ann - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

142 - Julia Ann

1050 Spring St, Medford, OR 97504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Woodlands Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.6

Very good

Woodlands Townhomes

700 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,575

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 $1,575 per month as of June 13, 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 13% since last year.

How does Medford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Medford is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Medford averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions that have created more favorable pricing for renters across most apartment types.

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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