Average Rent in 02120, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02120, Boston, MA Rents

02120 rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,450, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,463 (82.98%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $3,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $238 (7.63%) year-over-year from $3,113 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (5.44%) year-over-year from $3,832 to $4,040. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $313 (7.48%) year-over-year from $4,187 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $683 (13.36%) year-over-year from $5,117 to $5,800. 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 25.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.62	$3,350	$3,113 (7.63%)	$2,282 (46.80%)
2 BR	$4.54	$4,040	$3,832 (5.44%)	$2,649 (52.50%)
3 BR	$2.49	$4,500	$4,187 (7.48%)	$3,467 (29.81%)
4+ BR	$4.46	$5,800	$5,117 (13.36%)	$4,292 (35.15%)

Historical Rents in 02120, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02120

There are a total of 16 cities nearby 02120. The average rent in 02120 is currently $3,119 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Revere, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02120, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,399 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA are about 21.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.97% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near 02120, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Quincy, MA	$1,713	$2,345	$2,722	$2,750
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,200	$4,399

Top Neighborhoods Near 02120

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near 02120. Some of these neighborhoods include Jeffries Point - Airport, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near 02120, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02120, Boston, MA is currently around $3,532 per month. A total of 32 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02120, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,400 average rent per month, City Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02120. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,500	$3,200	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,400	$3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA	$2,640	$2,800	$3,831	$3,125
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$2,030	$3,050	$3,275	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,675	$2,900	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$2,800	$3,925	$3,340
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,566	$2,944	$3,559	$3,350
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,850	$3,500	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$5,800	$3,400
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,488	$2,900	$3,425
West End, Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,400	$4,865	$3,460
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,273	$3,225	$4,300	$3,495
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,500	$3,500
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,966	$3,525	$3,500
St. Marks, Boston, MA	$3,747	$3,962	$2,975	$3,563
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,165	$4,500	$3,575
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	$2,715	$2,750	$3,650	$3,723
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,292	$3,583	$5,122	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,500	$4,273	$3,748
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,150	$3,363	$4,546	$3,821
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,865	$3,453	$4,544	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,846	$3,480	$4,800	$3,980
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,111	$3,880	$4,606	$3,990
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,179	$3,718	$4,600	$4,041
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,600	$4,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,750	$3,450	$4,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,650	$4,073	$4,850	$4,127
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,600	$3,900	$4,400

Top Counties Near 02120

There are a total of 32 counties located by 02120, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,075. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Revere, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,399, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02120, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02120, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02120, Boston, MA is 18.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA is 23.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Quincy, MA	$1,713	$2,345	$2,722	$2,750
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,200	$4,399

Top Zipcodes Near 02120

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near 02120, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 40 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02151, Revere, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,161 per month is 02210, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,373. That's at least $5 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 $2,850 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,519 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
02114, Boston, MA	$2,728	$3,395	$4,488	$3,630
02210, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,850	$5,029	$4,161
02127, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,800	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,885	$3,410	$4,800	$3,948
02215, Boston, MA	$2,450	$4,073	$5,000	$4,073
02116, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,493	$5,442	$3,785
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,015	$3,702	$4,417	$3,910
02135, Boston, MA	$2,551	$2,500	$3,200	$3,400
02128, Boston, MA	$2,345	$2,550	$3,350	$3,150
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,695	$2,753	$3,666	$3,400

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 $4,450. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $4.62. There are a total of 8 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 $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.54. There are a total of 5 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 0.83%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02120, Boston, MA is around $3,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.