3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Bedford, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +25% higher than the citywide median of $3,107 and +83% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Bedford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bedford
Compare Bedford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,710 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,810 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 9 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 10 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 11 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 14 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford (this page) | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Bedford.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica, MA | 4.5 mi | $3,145 | $-745 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.1 mi | $5,070 | +$1,180 (+30%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.5 mi | $3,900 | +$10 (0%) |
| Concord, MA | 6.2 mi | $4,190 | +$300 (+8%) |
| Waltham, MA | 8.4 mi | $3,720 | $-170 (-4%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 8.6 mi | $3,920 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Woburn, MA | 8.8 mi | $3,550 | $-340 (-9%) |
| Arlington, MA | 9.8 mi | $3,320 | $-570 (-15%) |
| Winchester, MA | 10 mi | $3,730 | $-160 (-4%) |
| Belmont, MA | 10 mi | $3,880 | $-10 (0%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $2,980 | $-910 (-23%) |
| Lowell, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,475 | $-1,415 (-36%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Bedford?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Bedford, Massachusetts is $3,890 per month. This is +25% higher than the citywide median of $3,107.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $155,600 ($12,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $74.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's 3-bedroom median of $3,890 is +83% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Bedford ranks #101 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Billerica ($3,145), Waltham ($3,720), Woburn ($3,550).