What's the average rent in Medford, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Medford, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Medford, MA is $3,600 per month, which is 83% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,600

-2.7%-$100 decrease month-over-month

5.9%$200 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

695

APARTMENTS

$2,546

HOUSES

$4,250

TOWNHOUSES

$4,300

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Medford, MA at $2,546 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $4,300 per month. Houses average $4,250 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,650
4 Bedrooms	$4,225
All	$3,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Medford, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,650 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,225 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,195
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$5,200
All	$4,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Medford, MA is $2,195 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,995
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Medford, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,995 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$4,250
4 Bedrooms	$4,400
All	$4,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Medford, MA is $1,800 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,400 for a 4 bedroom house.