As of April 2026, rental prices in Medford, MA range from $1,976 to $4,244 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year increase was in apartment 1BR units, which rose 11.76%.

For 3BR units, single-family homes lead at $3,735 while apartments trail at $3,491.

What is the rent range for Medford, MA as of April 2026?

Rents in Medford, MA range from $1,976 per month for a 1BR single-family home up to $4,244 per month for a 4BR condo/townhome.

Which property and bedroom combination is most expensive in Medford, MA?

The highest median rent in Medford, MA as of April 2026 is $4,244 per month for 4BR condo/townhomes.

Is there a bedroom count where one property type outperforms the others in Medford, MA?

For 3BR units, single-family homes have the highest median rent at $3,735, outpacing condos/townhomes ($3,675) and apartments ($3,491).

Are there any unusual or outlier rent changes in Medford, MA's April 2026 report?

Apartment 1BR rents saw a notably high month-over-month jump of 15.07% in Medford, MA, rising to $2,847.

Medford, MA

April 2026

02155

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,690 – $3,003 15.07% 11.76%
2-Bedroom $2,920 – $3,260 2.57% 7.19%
3-Bedroom $3,299 – $3,683 7.73% 5.23%
4-Bedroom $3,882 – $4,352 1.19% 4.95%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,673 – $2,838 -0.10% -0.60%
2-Bedroom $2,921 – $3,102 1.97% -0.38%
3-Bedroom $3,521 – $3,829 5.75% 3.84%
4-Bedroom $4,053 – $4,435 9.57% 8.68%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,927 – $2,025 0.36% 2.01%
2-Bedroom $2,638 – $2,858 3.75% 6.22%
3-Bedroom $3,578 – $3,892 5.50% 3.80%
4-Bedroom $4,054 – $4,410 0.03% 4.73%
Data updated: June 2, 2026

In the Medford (02155) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments posted a notable month-over-month jump of 15.07%, bringing median rent to $2,847 in April 2026. This segment also recorded an 11.76% rise year-over-year, outpacing all other 1-bedroom rental types by both price and growth rate.

With a median rent of $3,675, 3-bedroom condos in Medford (02155) exceeded their apartment counterparts by $184 ($3,675 vs $3,491). Additionally, condo rents grew 5.75% month-over-month, with annual growth at 3.84%, compared to the apartment segment's 5.23% annual increase.

Among larger units, Medford (02155) rental trends indicate that 4-bedroom single-family homes commanded a median rent of $4,232, reflecting a 4.73% year-over-year increase. The monthly change was modest at just 0.03%, but this segment remains the highest-priced option for four-bedroom rentals.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,847 $3,090 $3,491 $4,117
March 2026 $2,474 $3,013 $3,241 $4,069
February 2026 $2,549 $2,970 $3,326 $3,824
January 2026 $2,616 $2,852 $3,219 $4,033
December 2025 $2,530 $2,755 $3,171 $3,824
November 2025 $2,531 $2,760 $3,116 $3,830
October 2025 $2,487 $2,766 $3,206 $3,816
September 2025 $2,476 $2,731 $3,250 $3,866
August 2025 $2,489 $2,833 $3,342 $3,924
July 2025 $2,474 $2,877 $3,327 $3,971
June 2025 $2,477 $2,879 $3,367 $3,935
May 2025 $2,562 $2,896 $3,367 $3,960

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,755 $3,011 $3,675 $4,244
March 2026 $2,758 $2,953 $3,475 $3,873
February 2026 $2,707 $2,953 $3,318 $3,817
January 2026 $2,703 $2,973 $3,457 $3,856
December 2025 $2,634 $3,050 $3,390 $3,897
November 2025 $2,731 $3,018 $3,379 $3,929
October 2025 $2,665 $3,006 $3,457 $3,960
September 2025 $2,772 $2,975 $3,502 $3,998
August 2025 $2,730 $3,000 $3,591 $4,031
July 2025 $2,746 $3,000 $3,522 $4,031
June 2025 $2,767 $3,058 $3,478 $4,008
May 2025 $2,747 $3,071 $3,502 $3,954

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $1,976 $2,748 $3,735 $4,232
March 2026 $1,969 $2,649 $3,540 $4,231
February 2026 $1,933 $2,684 $3,515 $4,155
January 2026 $1,936 $2,613 $3,496 $4,120
December 2025 $1,927 $2,603 $3,535 $4,150
November 2025 $1,931 $2,612 $3,571 $4,203
October 2025 $1,945 $2,640 $3,597 $4,263
September 2025 $1,967 $2,675 $3,713 $4,200
August 2025 $1,982 $2,684 $3,718 $4,274
July 2025 $1,980 $2,696 $3,664 $4,258
June 2025 $1,959 $2,665 $3,607 $4,312
May 2025 $1,940 $2,653 $3,584 $4,198

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