Average Rent in 02118, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02118, Boston, MA Rents

02118 rentals average $2,740 for a studio rental to $1,170 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $59 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,613 (132.60%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $2,830. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $362 (12.06%) year-over-year from $2,998 to $3,360. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (5.25%) year-over-year from $3,983 to $4,193. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,263 (27.06%) year-over-year from $4,666 to $5,929. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (2.67%) year-over-year from $7,500 to $7,700. 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 35.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 130.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$66.70	$2,830	$1,217 (132.60%)	$2,792 (1.37%)
1 BR	$62.59	$3,360	$2,998 (12.06%)	$3,308 (1.56%)
2 BR	$56.57	$4,193	$3,983 (5.25%)	$4,352 (-3.66%)
3 BR	$57.74	$5,929	$4,666 (27.06%)	$4,598 (28.95%)
4+ BR	$78.67	$7,700	$7,500 (2.67%)	$6,000 (28.33%)

Historical Rents in 02118, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02118

There are a total of 26 cities nearby 02118. The average rent in 02118 is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02118, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 37.77% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA are about 35.98% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near 02118, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,125	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 02118

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 02118. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02118's average rent, which is actually $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02118, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near 02118

There are a total of 26 counties located by 02118, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,625. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by 02118, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02118, Boston, MA is 37.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02118, Boston, MA is 35.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA is 34.82% 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	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,125	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

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 $2,975. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,895. That's at least $51 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 $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $35 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	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02125, Boston, MA	$1,475	$2,350	$3,050	$3,300
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500

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 $3,700. 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 $2,740 and an average price per square feet of $66.70. There are a total of 8 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 $3,355 and an average price per square feet of $62.59. There are a total of 66 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 $4,100 and an average price per square feet of $56.57. There are a total of 61 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 1.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02118, Boston, MA is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.