Average Rent in 02120, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02120, Boston, MA Rents

02120 rentals average $250 for a studio rental to $5,448 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,325, or roughly $48 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,497 (-85.69%) year-over-year from $1,747 to $250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (10.65%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $3,135. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-4.14%) year-over-year from $3,808 to $3,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.88%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $228 (-4.01%) year-over-year from $5,675 to $5,448. 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 85.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$250	$1,747 (-85.69%)	$1,763 (-85.82%)
1 BR	$70.84	$3,135	$2,833 (10.65%)	$3,113 (0.72%)
2 BR	$48.43	$3,650	$3,808 (-4.14%)	$3,832 (-4.74%)
3 BR	$44.00	$4,500	$4,250 (5.88%)	$4,187 (7.48%)
4+ BR	$48.00	$5,448	$5,675 (-4.01%)	$5,117 (6.47%)

Historical Rents in 02120, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02120

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 02120. The average rent in 02120 is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 28 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,775, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02120, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 630.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.63% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA are about 25.76% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 02120, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,048	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,400	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,955	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,980	$3,890	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$3,100	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near 02120

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near 02120. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. 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 $3,425 per month. A total of 43 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02120's average rent, which is actually $4,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02120, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,895	$2,895
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$2,898	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,125	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,845	$3,950	$3,100
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,325
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,395
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,050	$3,900	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,665	$3,410	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,575	$3,425
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$2,950	$3,425
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,338	$2,900	$3,500
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,500
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,548
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,595
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,975	$3,600	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,995	$3,638
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,763	$2,700	$3,500	$3,675
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,325	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,600	$4,500	$3,800
West End, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,550	$5,020	$3,805
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,350	$3,375	$4,243	$3,850
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,850	$4,050
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,017	$3,585	$4,498	$4,100
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,985	$2,950	$3,800	$4,125
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,795	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,850	$4,200	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,835	$5,648	$4,790

Top Counties Near 02120

There are a total of 29 counties located by 02120, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 28 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02120, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02120, Boston, MA is 630.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02120, Boston, MA is 26.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA is 25.00% 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	$1,550	$2,048	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,400	$3,400
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,955	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,980	$3,890	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$3,100	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near 02120

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02120, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 25 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 $1,775 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $60 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 $2,550 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,025 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	$2,000	$2,400	$2,950	$3,100
02127, Boston, MA	$1,175	$3,000	$4,000	$4,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,875	$4,000	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,425	$5,275	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,600	$4,200	$3,800
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$4,038	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,550	$3,225	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,440	$4,385	$3,578
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,025	$3,000
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 $4,325. 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 $250. There are a total of 2 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 $3,135 and an average price per square feet of $70.84. There are a total of 14 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 $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $48.43. There are a total of 20 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 -0.86%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02120, Boston, MA is around $3,460/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.