Average Rent in Medford, MA
What is the average rent in Medford, MA?
The average listed apartment rent in Medford, MA is $3,450 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 144 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
8 apartment buildings, 144 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Medford, MACheapest
$2,456/mo
Mystic Place
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8
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Units
144
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Average Rent by Property
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Medford, MA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mystic Place
3610 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Station Landing
50 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Windsor Mystic River Apartments
61 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Lumiere
3780 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Arcadia at River's Edge
100 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Modera Medford
Five, 5 Cabot Rd, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Re150
150 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystic Place 3610 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,456 | $2,903 | $3.47/ft² | 3.8 (239) | 29 |
| 2 | Station Landing 50 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,532 | $3,426 | $3.81/ft² | 4.6 (179) | 27 |
| 3 | Windsor Mystic River Apartments 61 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,665 | $3,599 | $3.90/ft² | 4.6 (210) | 21 |
| 4 | Lumiere 3780 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,669 | $3,124 | $3.71/ft² | 4.5 (73) | 3 |
| 5 | Arcadia at River's Edge 100 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,894 | $3,472 | $3.59/ft² | 4.6 (84) | 13 |
| 6 | Modera Medford Five, 5 Cabot Rd, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,936 | $3,988 | $3.81/ft² | 3.8 (180) | 24 |
| 7 | Re150 150 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155, USA | $2,969 | $3,439 | $4.00/ft² | 4.4 (212) | 14 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Mystic Place
3.8 (239)3610 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Station Landing
4.6 (179)50 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Windsor Mystic River Apartments
4.6 (210)61 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Lumiere
4.5 (73)3780 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Arcadia at River's Edge
4.6 (84)100 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Modera Medford
3.8 (180)Five, 5 Cabot Rd, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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Medford, MA neighborhoods
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Medford, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Medford, MA is $3,450 per month, based on 144 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,456 at Mystic Place to $5,267 at Windsor Mystic River Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,615/mo | $2,532/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $3,117/mo | $2,456/mo | 56 |
| 2 Bed | $3,656/mo | $2,760/mo | 71 |
| 3 Bed | $4,882/mo | $4,640/mo | 8 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Medford, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Medford, MA averages $3,117/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $3,656/mo. At the local median household income of $118,089, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Medford, MA at $2,477/mo. The current tracked market average runs 39% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Medford, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Medford, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$138,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$166,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,456/mo), you need to earn at least $98,000/year.
Median household income in Medford, MA is $118,089 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Medford, MA
Overall prices in Medford, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Medford, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,450 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,078/mo |
Population
59,062
Median household income
$118,089
Census median rent
$2,477/mo
Census rent burden
26.7%
Median age
36.1
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Medford, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Medford, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,248 | -35% | +11.2% | 33 |
| Boston, MA | $4,548 | +32% | -6.2% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,044 | -12% | -1% | 16 |
| Haverhill, MA | $2,629 | -24% | -0.7% | 13 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,376 | -2% | -2.8% | 11 |
| Weymouth, MA | $2,458 | -29% | -4.6% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Medford, MA?
The average listed apartment rent in Medford, MA is $3,450 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 144 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Medford, MA?
The median asking rent in Medford, MA is $3,198 per month, computed from 144 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,450/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Medford, MA?
The lowest available rent in Medford, MA starts at $2,456 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Medford, MA average $3,117/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,456/mo across 56 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Medford, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Medford, MA average $3,656/mo. Units start from $2,760/mo across 71 units currently listed.
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