Average Rent in 02118, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02118, Boston, MA Rents

02118 rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $62 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $517 (23.94%) year-over-year from $2,158 to $2,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $244 (7.35%) year-over-year from $3,321 to $3,565. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.56%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-4.97%) year-over-year from $5,367 to $5,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,025 (-14.59%) year-over-year from $7,025 to $6,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$81.42	$2,675	$2,158 (23.94%)	$2,758 (-2.99%)
1 BR	$63.35	$3,565	$3,321 (7.35%)	$3,283 (8.58%)
2 BR	$59.09	$4,200	$4,267 (-1.56%)	$3,983 (5.44%)
3 BR	$58.76	$5,100	$5,367 (-4.97%)	$4,992 (2.17%)
4+ BR	$55.80	$6,000	$7,025 (-14.59%)	$6,567 (-8.63%)

Historical Rents in 02118, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02118

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02118. The average rent in 02118 is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 23 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02118, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare 02118, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02118, Boston, MA is 27.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA are about 38.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02118, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,150	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Watertown Town, MA	$2,855	$2,400	$3,050	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,925	$3,325	$3,638
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,988	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875

Top Neighborhoods Near 02118

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near 02118. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA is currently around $3,498 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02118's average rent, which is actually $3,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02118, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02118. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$2,250	$2,400	$2,600	$2,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,950	$3,000	$3,000
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,250
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,313
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,900	$3,850	$3,338
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,750	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,025	$3,680	$3,498
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,918	$3,300	$4,380	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,200	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,673
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,699
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,813	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,570	$4,600	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,950	$3,700	$3,963
West End, Boston, MA	$2,956	$3,765	$5,155	$3,995
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,138	$3,948	$4,150
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,600	$4,300	$4,340
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,400
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,600
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,800	$5,485	$5,115

Top Counties Near 02118

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02118, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 23 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by 02118, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02118, Boston, MA is 27.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02118, Boston, MA is 38.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA is 38.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,150	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Watertown Town, MA	$2,855	$2,400	$3,050	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,925	$3,325	$3,638
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,988	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875

Top Zipcodes Near 02118

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near 02118, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,720 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,256. That's at least $63 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02118, Boston, MA is $2,626 per month. Or in other words, $51 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,144 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02118, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,150	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,398
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,250	$5,550	$3,425
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,588	$4,408	$3,710
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,500
02128, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,598	$3,095	$3,095
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,195
02149, Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 02118 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02118, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02118, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02118, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02118, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $81.42. There are a total of 25 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,565 and an average price per square feet of $63.35. There are a total of 69 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,400 and an average price per square feet of $59.09. There are a total of 73 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.

How have rent prices in 02118, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02118, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02118, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02118, Boston, MA is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.