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Average Rent in Medford, OR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Medford, OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,722/mo
▲ +31.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,277/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Medford, OR
Compare average rent across Medford, OR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford 97504 | $3,168 | ▲ $635 | $1,004 | 7 | 33 |
| Medford 97501 | $1,534 | ▼ $244 | $1,220 | 2 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Medford, OR?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Medford, OR is $2,722 per month across 7 apartment communities and 17 available units. Rents have increased $503 (31.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Valley Pines Apartments starting at $1,277/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,722/mo.
Prices range from $1,277 to $15,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Medford, OR Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,816 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,290 | +$474 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Medford, OR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Medford, OR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Pines Apartments | $1,277/mo | $1,277/mo | 1 | 2.7 |
| Morningside Apartments | $1,520/mo | $1,666/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Poplar Village Apartments | $1,595/mo | $1,595/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| Windermere Van Vleet and Associates | $1,599/mo | $1,850/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Cedar Commons Apartments | $1,690/mo | $1,690/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Cornerstone Property Group at REAL Broker | $1,750/mo | $6,011/mo | 4 | 5 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | $1,955/mo | $1,988/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Medford, OR
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$109,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,722/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,277/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Medford, OR is $70,497 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Medford, OR
Overall prices in Medford, OR runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.4, 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, OR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,722 |
| Utilities | $436 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,039 |
| Healthcare | $507 |
| Other goods and services | $811 |
| Estimated total | $6,079/mo |
Population
85,794
Median household income
$70,497
Census median rent
$1,321/mo
Rent as % of income
32.7%
Median age
39.1
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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