Average Rent in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Medford, Medford, MA Rents

South Medford rentals average $2,900 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $35 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 increased by $731 (59.97%) year-over-year from $1,219 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.38%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (5.57%) year-over-year from $2,842 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $500 (15.15%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,031 (25.99%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $4,998. 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 down by 5.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$40.49	$2,450	$2,417 (1.38%)	$2,233 (9.70%)
2 BR	$35.86	$3,000	$2,842 (5.57%)	$2,700 (11.11%)
3 BR	$34.53	$3,800	$3,300 (15.15%)	$3,442 (10.41%)
4+ BR	$31.40	$4,998	$3,967 (25.99%)	$4,908 (1.82%)

Historical Rents in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Top Cities Near South Medford

There are a total of 18 cities nearby South Medford. The average rent in South Medford is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Medford, Medford, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,100 per month.

Let's compare South Medford, Medford, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near South Medford, Medford, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,050	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,698	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,375	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,520
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near South Medford

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near South Medford. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Medford, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Medford, MA is currently around $3,475 per month. A total of 32 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Medford's average rent, which is actually $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,500	$2,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,788	$2,100	$2,600	$2,850
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,900
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$3,000	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,300	$3,187	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,975	$3,650	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,950	$4,000	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,914	$3,900	$3,625
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,600	$4,500	$3,800
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$4,907	$3,825
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,890	$3,840
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,350	$4,250	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

Top Counties Near South Medford

There are a total of 18 counties located by South Medford, Medford, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,100, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Medford, Medford, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Medford, Medford, MA is 15.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,050	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,698	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,375	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,520
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near South Medford

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near South Medford, Medford, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 17 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 $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $63 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 $2,678 per month. Or in other words, $53 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 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	$1,950	$2,375	$3,000	$3,300
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,600	$3,675
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02149, Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,300	$4,325	$3,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,430	$4,368	$3,600
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,050	$2,600	$2,400
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200

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 $3,700. 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 one bedroom apartment in South Medford, Medford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $40.49. There are a total of 7 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $35.86. There are a total of 29 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 0.60%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% 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 $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.