Average Rent in 02120, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02120, Boston, MA Rents

02120 rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $5,675 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,098, or roughly $54 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $652 (39.53%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $298 (10.08%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,248. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-0.49%) year-over-year from $3,716 to $3,698. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-3.82%) year-over-year from $4,367 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $308 (-4.97%) year-over-year from $6,208 to $5,900. 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 down by 10.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$66.74	$2,300	$1,648 (39.53%)	$2,154 (6.77%)
1 BR	$68.46	$3,248	$2,950 (10.08%)	$3,163 (2.69%)
2 BR	$45.34	$3,698	$3,716 (-0.49%)	$3,715 (-0.47%)
3 BR	$42.56	$4,200	$4,367 (-3.82%)	$3,953 (6.24%)
4+ BR	$52.80	$5,900	$6,208 (-4.97%)	$5,317 (10.97%)

Historical Rents in 02120, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02120

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02120. The average rent in 02120 is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02120, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare 02120, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02120, Boston, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA are about 23.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02120, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 02120

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near 02120. 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 02120, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02120, Boston, MA is currently around $3,498 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02120's average rent, which is actually $4,098. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02120, 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 02120. 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	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,950	$3,000	$3,048
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
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	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,675
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,300
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,600	$4,300	$4,325
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,650
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,793	$5,488	$5,115

Top Counties Near 02120

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02120, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, 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 02120, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02120, Boston, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02120, Boston, MA is 31.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA is 23.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near 02120

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near 02120, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 22 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 $4,600 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 02120, Boston, MA is $2,626 per month. Or in other words, $51 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,138 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02120, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,300
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,548	$4,400	$3,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,350	$5,550	$3,450
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,470
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,550	$4,420	$3,755
02128, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,598	$3,048	$3,095
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - 02120 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02120, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02120, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,098. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02120, 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 02120, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02120, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $66.74. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02120.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02120, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,195 and an average price per square feet of $68.46. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02120.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02120, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,573 and an average price per square feet of $45.34. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02120.

How have rent prices in 02120, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02120, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02120, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02120, Boston, MA is around $3,278/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.