As of August 2026, rental prices in Somerville / Medford, MA range from $2,009 to $4,467 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year change was a 15.63% increase for 1BR apartments in Somerville / Medford, MA.

For 3-bedroom units, condos/townhomes have a median rent of $3,757, higher than single-family homes at $3,727 and apartments at $3,653.

What is the rent range for apartments and houses in Somerville / Medford, MA as of August 2026?

As of August 2026, the rent range in Somerville / Medford, MA is from $2,009 for a single-family 1BR to $4,467 for a 4BR apartment.

Which property segment saw the largest month-over-month rent change in Somerville / Medford, MA?

The biggest month-over-month change was a -4.57% decrease for 1BR condos/townhomes, dropping to $2,653 in August 2026.

What were the actual month-over-month rent changes for the main property segments in Somerville / Medford, MA in August 2026?

In August 2026, month-over-month rent changes were 0.55% growth for 1BR apartments, -4.57% for 1BR condos/townhomes, and -4.45% for 1BR single-family homes.

Which rental segment in Somerville / Medford, MA had the largest year-over-year decrease, and was the decline broad or specific?

The segment with the largest year-over-year decrease was 1BR condos/townhomes, which fell -1.00% to $2,653, and this decline was limited to 1BR condos/townhomes as other condo/townhome sizes saw slight increases.

Somerville / Medford, MA

August 2026

02143,02144,02145,02155

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,741 – $3,060 0.64% 14.88%
2-Bedroom $2,975 – $3,322 -0.91% 6.15%
3-Bedroom $3,427 – $3,865 0.83% 5.11%
4-Bedroom $4,225 – $4,764 -0.11% 6.59%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,574 – $2,733 -4.57% -1.00%
2-Bedroom $3,075 – $3,365 -1.64% 0.79%
3-Bedroom $3,562 – $3,937 -1.46% 1.21%
4-Bedroom $4,158 – $4,661 -1.97% 3.56%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,946 – $2,046 -5.12% -1.02%
2-Bedroom $2,694 – $2,861 -0.25% 1.94%
3-Bedroom $3,585 – $4,018 2.12% 5.61%
4-Bedroom $3,952 – $4,430 -1.53% 3.13%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
Somerville / Medford Rental Trends

In the Somerville / Medford (02143, 02144, 02145, 02155) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments achieved a median rent of $2,900 for August 2026, reflecting a substantial 14.88% year-over-year increase. Month-over-month, this segment saw a 0.64% gain, highlighting an ongoing upward trend for entry-level apartment units in Somerville / Medford (02143, 02144, 02145, 02155).

Among properties across Somerville / Medford (02143, 02144, 02145, 02155), 2-bedroom condos fell 1.64% month-over-month to $3,220, compared to 2-bedroom apartments at $3,148 which declined 0.91%. This $72 premium gives condos a slight lead, though both segments are trending downward on a monthly basis.

Rising demand for larger units is shaping Somerville / Medford (02143, 02144, 02145, 02155) rental trends as 3-bedroom single-family homes reached $3,801, up 2.12% from the prior month and 5.61% year-over-year. This segment’s monthly growth outpaces gains among 3-bedroom apartments and condos in the area.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $2,900 $3,148 $3,646 $4,494
July 2026 $2,875 $3,197 $3,612 $4,490
June 2026 $2,933 $3,223 $3,652 $4,486
May 2026 $2,917 $3,269 $3,793 $4,617
April 2026 $2,911 $3,240 $3,795 $4,631
March 2026 $2,695 $3,088 $3,579 $4,462
February 2026 $2,615 $3,015 $3,507 $4,036
January 2026 $2,657 $2,951 $3,381 $4,162
December 2025 $2,574 $2,877 $3,252 $4,022
November 2025 $2,559 $2,867 $3,276 $4,108
October 2025 $2,522 $2,863 $3,346 $4,171
September 2025 $2,507 $2,926 $3,480 $4,251

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $2,653 $3,220 $3,749 $4,409
July 2026 $2,770 $3,288 $3,802 $4,509
June 2026 $2,864 $3,399 $3,880 $4,587
May 2026 $2,873 $3,367 $3,854 $4,576
April 2026 $2,805 $3,245 $3,924 $4,398
March 2026 $2,781 $3,144 $3,739 $4,210
February 2026 $2,714 $3,088 $3,534 $4,065
January 2026 $2,670 $3,147 $3,625 $4,028
December 2025 $2,612 $3,131 $3,632 $4,077
November 2025 $2,655 $3,169 $3,627 $4,163
October 2025 $2,640 $3,124 $3,650 $4,188
September 2025 $2,664 $3,151 $3,708 $4,318

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $1,996 $2,778 $3,801 $4,191
July 2026 $2,097 $2,769 $3,718 $4,238
June 2026 $2,067 $2,849 $3,749 $4,206
May 2026 $2,037 $2,765 $3,658 $4,192
April 2026 $2,056 $2,726 $3,658 $3,993
March 2026 $1,999 $2,678 $3,403 $3,974
February 2026 $1,973 $2,673 $3,400 $3,947
January 2026 $1,968 $2,643 $3,420 $3,922
December 2025 $1,960 $2,639 $3,402 $3,930
November 2025 $1,969 $2,652 $3,451 $3,945
October 2025 $1,986 $2,682 $3,492 $4,012
September 2025 $2,009 $2,707 $3,567 $4,008

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