Average Rent in South Medford, Medford, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Medford, Medford, MA Rents

South Medford rentals average $2,150 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,550, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $122 (6.66%) year-over-year from $1,828 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.76%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.70%) year-over-year from $2,775 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $590 (18.97%) year-over-year from $3,110 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,600 (38.55%) year-over-year from $4,150 to $5,750. 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 11.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.95% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$45.45	$2,325	$2,367 (-1.76%)	$2,292 (1.45%)
2 BR	$32.00	$2,850	$2,775 (2.70%)	$2,833 (0.59%)
3 BR	$32.31	$3,700	$3,110 (18.97%)	$3,225 (14.73%)
4+ BR	$32.64	$5,750	$4,150 (38.55%)	$4,183 (37.45%)

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 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,225, 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 $4,800 per month.

Let's compare South Medford, Medford, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.79% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA are about 2.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.41% more expensive. 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
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,425	$2,875	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525

Top Neighborhoods Near South Medford

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near South Medford. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Maplewood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 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 $3,200 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Medford's average rent, which is actually $3,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Medford, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 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	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575
Maplewood, Malden, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,150	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near South Medford

There are a total of 17 counties located by South Medford, Medford, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 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 $2,225. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, 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 12.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Medford, Medford, MA is 2.52% 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	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,425	$2,875	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525

Top Zipcodes Near South Medford

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near South Medford, Medford, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,275. A total of 15 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 $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. 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 $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,475 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,560	$3,500
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,500
02148, Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02149, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
02129, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,075	$3,800	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900

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 $3,550. 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $45.45. There are a total of 3 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 $32.00. There are a total of 19 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% 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 $2,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.