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 $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,109 (131.87%) year-over-year from $841 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (27.40%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $3,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.43%) year-over-year from $2,908 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (7.46%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $381 (9.14%) year-over-year from $4,167 to $4,548. 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 4.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.80	$1,950	$841 (131.87%)	$979 (99.12%)
1 BR	$48.00	$3,100	$2,433 (27.40%)	$2,200 (40.91%)
2 BR	$34.54	$2,950	$2,908 (1.43%)	$2,583 (14.19%)
3 BR	$36.00	$3,600	$3,350 (7.46%)	$3,442 (4.60%)
4+ BR	$32.71	$4,548	$4,167 (9.14%)	$4,892 (-7.04%)

Historical Rents in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Top Cities Near South Medford

There are a total of 17 cities nearby South Medford. The average rent in South Medford is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 11 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 South Medford, Medford, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 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 1.28% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA are about 0.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.78% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near South Medford, Medford, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,745	$2,695
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,075	$2,550	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South Medford

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near South Medford. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 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 $3,550 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Medford's average rent, which is only $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 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	$2,250	$2,400	$2,600	$2,500
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,500	$2,700
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,400	$3,000	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,950	$3,000	$3,048
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$2,075	$2,375	$3,136	$3,175
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,250	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,149	$4,225	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$3,625
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,675
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near South Medford

There are a total of 17 counties located by South Medford, Medford, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 11 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 $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by South Medford, Medford, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Medford, Medford, MA is 1.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Medford, Medford, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA is 0.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,745	$2,695
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,075	$2,550	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

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 $3,400. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. 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 South Medford, Medford, MA is $2,863 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,486 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	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,825	$3,650	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,600	$2,900	$3,400	$3,675
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,075	$2,550	$2,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,000	$4,125	$3,680
02149, Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
02129, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,250	$4,050	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,550	$4,420	$3,755
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400

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 $3,400. 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 4 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 5 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 $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $34.54. There are a total of 28 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 1.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.