Medford

Medford, MA Area Guide

A perfect home for outdoorsy Boston commuters.

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Welcome to Medford, located six miles northwest of Boston along the Mystic River. This established community offers varied housing options, from historic properties in West Medford to newer apartment communities near Wellington Station. The rental market remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $2,599 for studios to $4,081 for three-bedroom units, reflecting a mix of year-over-year changes across different unit sizes. The Medford Hillside area houses Tufts University's campus, while the Middlesex Fells Reservation provides over 2,000 acres of trails and natural space.

Medford's history as a shipbuilding center adds character to this riverside community. Notable landmarks include the Royall House and Slave Quarters, a significant historical site preserving an important piece of Massachusetts history. The city's neighborhoods showcase distinct architectural styles and local traditions. Transportation options include the MBTA Orange Line's Wellington Station and the recently opened Green Line Extension stations at Medford/Tufts and Ball Square, providing direct access to downtown Boston. Medford holds a special place in holiday history as the birthplace of "Jingle Bells," composed by James Pierpont, and celebrates its heritage through community events throughout the year.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Medford, MA is $2,620 for a studio, $2,830 for one bedroom, $3,320 for two bedrooms, and $4,185 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Medford has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,830/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$5,468/month
2,466 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,982/month
3,655 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,674/month
2,475 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Medford, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

81 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

50 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

66 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Brooks School

Public

Grades PK-5

Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Missituk Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Andrews Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Medford High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Curtis-Tufts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.