Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 25, 2026
Average rent in
Medford, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on August 25, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Medford, OR rent rose 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying $92 more per month than last year, reaching the peak rent level for the market in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Medford is 14.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 132 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Medford rent for about $1,172 to $1,175/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,190/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,798/month. The inventory is mostly 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over two-thirds of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Medford saw rents decline 6.0% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 10.4%. This difference shows varying trends across bedroom sizes in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Medford
$1,650/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Medford is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medford
132
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Medford, OR
Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Medford, OR
Rent prices in Medford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medford is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,170. 1-bedroom apartments in Medford run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,172 | 1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,190 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,797 | 4% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Medford, OR.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,170 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Medford, OR.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Medford, OR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Medford, OR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Medford and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Medford
14%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Medford, OR is 17% lower than the median rent in Ashland, OR.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$1,152
45%Discover rentals in Medford, OR
5d+ ago
House for rent in Medford
25 Donna Way #2, Medford, OR 97502
1 bed
1 bath
$675
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5h ago
238 Berrydale Ave, Medford, OR 97501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
777 Northwood Dr, Medford, OR 97504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
831 Niantic St, Medford, OR 97501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Medford
1760 Minear Rd, Medford, OR 97501
3 beds
4 baths
$5,500
$5,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Medford
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Medford
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Medford
283 Berrydale Ave, Medford, OR 97501
3 beds
3 baths
$3,255
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Medford
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1537 Hartell St, Medford, OR 97504
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
10h ago
237 E Mcandrews Rd, Medford, OR 97501
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Medford
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Medford
925 Olympic Ave, Medford, OR 97504
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
831 Niantic St, Medford, OR 97501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
225 N Holly St, Medford, OR 97501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Medford
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
403 De Barr Ave, Medford, OR 97501
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Medford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Medford
5 beds
3 baths
$4,499
$3,999
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Medford, OR
Quick answers to common questions about the Medford rental market.
How much is rent in Medford?
The average rent in Medford is $1,650 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Medford?
Average rent prices in Medford have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Medford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medford is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Medford?
To comfortably afford rent in Medford, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Medford?
October offers the lowest rents in Medford, with prices climbing approximately 8.6% by December when rents peak for the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).