Medford, MA rental market

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Last updated November 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Medford, MA is $3,835.

Average rent

$3,835

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$65

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$435

Available rentals

704

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $790 to $9,600.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$8003
$9006
$1,0003
$1,1005
$1,2006
$1,3003
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8005
$1,9008
$2,0006
$2,10012
$2,20014
$2,30013
$2,40022
$2,50042
$2,60041
$2,70039
$2,80049
$2,90063
$3,00051
$3,10030
$3,20021
$3,30017
$3,40026
$3,50028
$3,60016
$3,70036
$3,80038
$3,90038
$4,00022
$4,10020
$4,20032
$4,3007
$4,40013
$4,50012
$4,6007
$4,70010
$4,8005
$4,90018
$5,000+224

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $435 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,450$3,400
Feb$3,600$3,500
Mar$3,800$3,450
Apr$3,700$3,545
May$3,795$3,600
Jun$3,600$3,795
Jul$3,400$3,700
Aug$3,400$3,600
Sep$3,280$3,595
Oct$3,400$3,900
Nov$3,400$3,900
Dec$3,400No data

Market temperature

The Medford, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Medford, MA is 92% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Medford, MA?

The average rent in Medford, MA is $3,835.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Medford, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Medford, MA is $2,585 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA is $2,300 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA is $2,850 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA is $3,700 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA is $7,013 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Medford, MA?

Houses in Medford, MA rent between $790 - $9,600 with an average rent of $3,835.

8. How has the rent in Medford, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Medford, MA increased by $435

9. How much has the rent in Medford, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Medford, MA decreased by $65

10. How many available rentals are there in Medford, MA?

There are currently 704 rentals available in Medford, MA.

11. How do rent prices in Medford, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Medford, MA is $3,835 — 91.85% higher the national average of $1,999.

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