Average Rent in Medford, MA

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Current Versus Historical Medford, MA Rents

Medford rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-3.38%) year-over-year from $2,070 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.06%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.96%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (8.33%) year-over-year from $4,200 to $4,550. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.43	$2,000	$2,070 (-3.38%)	$1,254 (59.55%)
1 BR	$43.61	$2,375	$2,350 (1.06%)	$2,158 (10.04%)
2 BR	$33.00	$3,000	$2,950 (1.69%)	$2,799 (7.17%)
3 BR	$34.33	$3,500	$3,367 (3.96%)	$3,363 (4.09%)
4+ BR	$31.09	$4,550	$4,200 (8.33%)	$4,233 (7.48%)

Historical Rents in Medford, MA

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Top Cities Near Medford

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Medford. The average rent in Medford is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Medford, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 per month.

Let's compare Medford, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Medford, MA is 0.32% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Medford, MA are about 3.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Medford, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,025	$2,625	$2,650
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Wakefield, MA	$2,653	$2,545	$3,305	$2,870
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Medford

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near Medford. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near Medford, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Medford, MA is currently around $3,600 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Medford's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Medford, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Medford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,750
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,100	$3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,575	$2,598	$3,000	$3,125
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,300	$4,275	$4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near Medford

There are a total of 17 counties located by Medford, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Woburn, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Medford, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Medford, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Medford, MA is 2.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Medford, MA is 3.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,025	$2,625	$2,650
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895

Top Zipcodes Near Medford

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Medford, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 11 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $66 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Medford, MA is $2,825 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Medford, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,125
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,535	$3,000	$3,048
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810

Frequently Asked Questions - Medford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Medford, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Medford, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Medford, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $48.43. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Medford.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $43.61. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Medford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $33.00. There are a total of 62 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Medford.

How have rent prices in Medford, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Medford, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Medford, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Medford, MA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.