4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +49% higher than the citywide median of $2,863 and +70% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford (this page) | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bedford.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica, MA | 4.5 mi | $3,460 | $-820 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.1 mi | $5,580 | +$1,300 (+30%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.5 mi | $4,300 | +$20 (0%) |
| Concord, MA | 6.2 mi | $4,610 | +$330 (+8%) |
| Waltham, MA | 8.4 mi | $4,090 | $-190 (-4%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 8.6 mi | $4,310 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Woburn, MA | 8.8 mi | $3,910 | $-370 (-9%) |
| Arlington, MA | 9.8 mi | $3,650 | $-630 (-15%) |
| Winchester, MA | 10 mi | $4,110 | $-170 (-4%) |
| Belmont, MA | 10 mi | $4,270 | $-10 (0%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $3,280 | $-1,000 (-23%) |
| Lowell, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,723 | $-1,557 (-36%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bedford, Massachusetts is $4,280 per month. This is +49% higher than the citywide median of $2,863.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $171,200 ($14,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $82.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's 4+ bedroom median of $4,280 is +70% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Bedford ranks #96 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Billerica ($3,460), Waltham ($4,090), Woburn ($3,910).