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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta vs Medford

Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data

Quick Answer

Medford is 14% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $1,065/mo vs $1,217/mo in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta — saving $1,824/year.

Rent by Unit Size

Unit SizeAtlanta-Sandy Springs-AlpharettaMedfordDifference
Studio$807$704$103
1 Bedroom$960$865$95
2 Bedrooms$1,217$1,065$152
3 Bedrooms$1,445$1,318$127
4 Bedrooms$1,614$1,480$134
Median Income$78,658$51,417$27,241

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta

Studio
$807/mo
1 BR
$960/mo
2 BR
$1,217/mo
3 BR
$1,445/mo
4 BR
$1,614/mo
Median Income
$78,658/yr
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Medford

Studio
$704/mo
1 BR
$865/mo
2 BR
$1,065/mo
3 BR
$1,318/mo
4 BR
$1,480/mo
Median Income
$51,417/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta or Medford cheaper to rent in?
Medford is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,065/mo vs $1,217/mo in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta. That's $152/mo or $1,824/year more expensive in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta (14% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta vs Medford?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta is $1,217/month. In Medford, a 2-bedroom FMR is $1,065/month.
How do incomes compare between Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta and Medford?
The median household income in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta is $78,658/year. In Medford it is $51,417/year. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta vs Medford?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta is $807/mo. In Medford it is $704/mo.