Average Rent in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Medford, Medford, MA Rents

South Medford rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $38 (1.96%) year-over-year from $1,913 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.16%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,563. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-5.17%) year-over-year from $2,742 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $673 (23.41%) year-over-year from $2,877 to $3,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,350 (35.06%) year-over-year from $3,850 to $5,200. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.80	$1,950	$1,913 (1.96%)	$1,358 (43.55%)
1 BR	$43.50	$2,563	$2,567 (-0.16%)	$2,225 (15.17%)
2 BR	$31.28	$2,600	$2,742 (-5.17%)	$2,700 (-3.70%)
3 BR	$33.34	$3,550	$2,877 (23.41%)	$3,092 (14.82%)
4+ BR	$32.00	$5,200	$3,850 (35.06%)	$4,267 (21.88%)

Historical Rents in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Top Cities Near South Medford

There are a total of 15 cities nearby South Medford. The average rent in South Medford is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Medford, Medford, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare South Medford, Medford, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Medford, Medford, MA is 5.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA are about 6.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.47% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near South Medford, Medford, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near South Medford

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near South Medford. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Medford, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Medford, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Medford's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Medford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near South Medford

There are a total of 15 counties located by South Medford, Medford, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Revere, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by South Medford, Medford, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Medford, Medford, MA is 5.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Medford, Medford, MA is 15.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA is 6.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near South Medford

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near South Medford, Medford, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 9 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 $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $58 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Medford, Medford, MA is $2,614 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,050 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Medford, Medford, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,614	$3,700	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02148, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02149, Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950

Frequently Asked Questions - South Medford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Medford, Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for South Medford, Medford, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Medford, 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 South Medford, Medford, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $46.80. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Medford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $43.50. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Medford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,625 and an average price per square feet of $31.28. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Medford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Medford, Medford, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Medford, Medford, MA?

A reasonable rent price in South Medford, Medford, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.