Rent in Medford, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,530$18,360 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,539 (+0.6%)How much rent can you afford in Medford, OR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Medford, OR by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | $20.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,229 | $14,748 | $49,160 | $23.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,530 | $18,360 | $61,200 | $29.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,128 | $25,536 | $85,120 | $40.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,514 | $30,168 | $100,560 | $48.35/hr |
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Living and working in Medford, OR
Rent in Medford, OR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Medford, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,539 for a two-bedroom, up 0.6% from $1,530. A one-bedroom goes from $1,229 to $1,243, a studio from $1,055 to $1,076.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Medford, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,229 for a one-bedroom and $1,530 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,360 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Medford, OR?
To keep a $1,530 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.42 an hour, or $61,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,229 takes $23.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Medford, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,055, one bedroom $1,229, two $1,530, three $2,128 and four $2,514 a month.
Is rent affordable in Medford, OR?
For the typical household, earning $73,230 a year ($6,103 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,530 takes 25.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,530 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.42 an hour.