Medford, MA rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Medford, MA is $3,295.

Average rent

$3,295

Month-over-month change

-$105

Year-over-year change

+$95

Available rentals

562

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $9,100.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9008
$1,0004
$1,1006
$1,2006
$1,3002
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6009
$1,70019
$1,8001
$1,9005
$2,00010
$2,10011
$2,20015
$2,30017
$2,40031
$2,50036
$2,60036
$2,70051
$2,80041
$2,90042
$3,00044
$3,10045
$3,20057
$3,30049
$3,40034
$3,50029
$3,60027
$3,70015
$3,80020
$3,90022
$4,00018
$4,10015
$4,20015
$4,30021
$4,40019
$4,50011
$4,6006
$4,7008
$4,8007
$4,9006
$5,000+77

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,185$3,450
Feb$3,500$3,600
Mar$4,000$3,800
Apr$4,000$3,700
May$3,600$3,795
Jun$3,619$3,600
Jul$3,600$3,400
Aug$3,400$3,400
Sep$3,200No data
Oct$3,450No data
Nov$3,495No data
Dec$3,600No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Medford, MA is 57% higher than the national average.

Medford, MAvs.

$3,295

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Medford, MA is $3,295.

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

Houses in Medford, MA rent between $950 - $9,100 with an average rent of $3,295.

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

In the last year, the rent in Medford, MA increased by $95

4. 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 $105

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

There are currently 562 rentals available in Medford, MA.

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

The average rent in Medford, MA is $3,295 — 56.9% higher the national average of $2,100.