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ZIP 01730

Part of Bedford, MA
Pop. 14,707·Middlesex County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,863/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
+$898
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ZIP 01730 · $2,863
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,670
1 BR
$2,800
2 BR
$3,330
3 BR
$3,990
4 BR+
$4,410
Research median
$3,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,356/yr
At $2,863/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01730 (Bedford, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,707
Median income
$172,400
Median age
44.3
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
20.8%
16.7%
29%
14.4%
19.1%
Under 1820.8%
18–3416.7%
35–5429%
55–6414.4%
65+19.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
17.8%
White71.1%
Black2.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian17.8%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
12.4%
14.2%
69.6%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+69.6%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01730 in Bedford, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$140,647 → $172,400
up 22.6%
Population
14,233 → 14,707
up 3.3%
Renter share
29.4% → 31.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
67.6% → 69.6%
+2.0 pts
Median age
43.3 → 44.3
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $140,647 to $172,400 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 14,233 residents to roughly 14,707. Renters now make up 31.2% of households, compared with 29.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 69.6% of adults here, versus 67.6% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 01730

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01730 covers Bedford, MA. The median rent here is $2,863/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,330/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($172,400/yr), ZIP 01730 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01730?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01730 (Bedford, MA) is $2,863. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01730 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01730's median rent of $2,863/mo is $898 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01730 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01730 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #72 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,863/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01730?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,863/mo in ZIP 01730. The local median household income is $172,400/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01730?

Rent in ZIP 01730 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01730 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01730 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,863/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($172,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01730 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01730 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 01730 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01730 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01730 compare to the rest of Bedford?

ZIP 01730 sits right at the Bedford citywide median of $2,863/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01730 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01730 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,863/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 01730's median household income ($172,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01730 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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