Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Medford, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Medford rent stands today

    Medford, OR rent rose 12.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters today are paying $175 more per month on average than last year.

  • Medford sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters compared to larger metros. The city has 138 total rentals available, providing limited but varied options.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Medford rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,175/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,725/month, giving renters a wide range of choices across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Medford

$1,625/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Medford is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Medford

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Medford rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 12% 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 $1,372, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

7%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,475

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,725

10%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

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$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medford, OR is 18% lower than the median rent in Ashland, OR.

Discover rentals in Medford, OR

312 W Clark St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Medford

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Main 1526 M644 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Main 1526 M644

1526 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
938 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

938

849 E 9th St, Medford, OR 97504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
645 Royal Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Medford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,279

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,625 per month as of October 31, 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 12% since last year.

How does Medford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Medford is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the lowest rents in Medford, with prices climbing approximately 8.6% by December when rents peak for the year.

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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