Lynn vs Medford: rent compared
As of July 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,307/month, $1,094 (32%) less than Medford at $3,401.
+$61 (+2.7%) yr/yr
+$72 (+2.2%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Five years ago the gap was $826/mo; it has widened to $1,094 — the two markets have been pulling apart.
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Medford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,307 | $3,401 | −$1,094 |
| June 2026 | $2,309 | $3,436 | −$1,127 |
| May 2026 | $2,302 | $3,438 | −$1,136 |
| April 2026 | $2,285 | $3,379 | −$1,094 |
| March 2026 | $2,278 | $3,338 | −$1,060 |
| February 2026 | $2,258 | $3,264 | −$1,006 |
"Difference" is the Lynn average minus the Medford average each month. Both series are Zillow ZORI on the same smoothed, market-rate basis, so they are directly comparable — typical observed rents across all home types, not asking prices or active listings.
What this means for renters
Lynn is the cheaper of the two by roughly $1,094/month, or about $13,128/year versus Medford. Remember these are typical rents across all home types — a specific 1- or 2-bedroom can land either side of the average.
Compare Lynn with other nearby cities
- Lynn vs Salem — $2,307 vs $2,730/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,307 vs $2,828/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,307 vs $2,823/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,307 vs $2,990/mo
- Lynn vs Swampscott — $2,307 vs $3,021/mo
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