Lynn vs Medford: rent compared
As of June 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,300/month, $1,119 (33%) less than Medford at $3,419.
+$55 (+2.4%) yr/yr
+$104 (+3.1%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Five years ago the gap was $814/mo; it has widened to $1,119 — the two markets have been pulling apart.
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Medford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,300 | $3,419 | −$1,119 |
| May 2026 | $2,292 | $3,420 | −$1,128 |
| April 2026 | $2,273 | $3,361 | −$1,088 |
| March 2026 | $2,264 | $3,321 | −$1,057 |
| February 2026 | $2,243 | $3,250 | −$1,007 |
| January 2026 | $2,228 | $3,222 | −$994 |
"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 $1,119/month, or about $13,428/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 — $2,300 vs $2,742/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,300 vs $2,826/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,300 vs $2,812/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,300 vs $2,996/mo
- Lynn vs Swampscott — $2,300 vs $2,764/mo
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