Average Rent in 02120, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02120, Boston, MA Rents

02120 rentals average $2,350 for a studio rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $485 (26.01%) year-over-year from $1,865 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $608 (-20.92%) year-over-year from $2,908 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-6.70%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (13.11%) year-over-year from $3,050 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,517 (-24.80%) year-over-year from $6,117 to $4,600. 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 80.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.50	$2,350	$1,865 (26.01%)	$2,735 (-14.07%)
1 BR	$42.00	$2,300	$2,908 (-20.92%)	$2,842 (-19.06%)
2 BR	$41.58	$3,250	$3,483 (-6.70%)	$3,553 (-8.53%)
3 BR	$35.52	$3,450	$3,050 (13.11%)	$4,548 (-24.15%)
4+ BR	$38.56	$4,600	$6,117 (-24.80%)	$5,350 (-14.02%)

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 $2,595 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,588, 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 $3,700 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 27.66% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA are about 18.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.83% more affordable. 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
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,100
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,125	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,650
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,850	$2,935
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,050	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,998	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,950	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 02120

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near 02120. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Quincy Point. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near 02120, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near 02120, Boston, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02120's average rent, which is actually $3,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02120, 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 02120. 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	$2,250	$2,350
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,550	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,325	$2,700	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,325	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,950	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,325	$3,000	$3,125
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,900	$2,625	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,300	$3,200
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,825	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,853	$3,480	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,340
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,750	$3,353
West End, Boston, MA	$2,756	$3,390	$4,315	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,078	$3,300	$3,973	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,075	$3,663	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,398	$4,250	$3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,850	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,205	$3,450	$4,500	$4,415
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,778	$5,055	$4,605

Top Counties Near 02120

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02120, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $32 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 $2,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02120, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02120, Boston, MA is 26.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02120, Boston, MA is 6.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02120, Boston, MA is 15.63% 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	$2,100
Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,125	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,650
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,850	$2,935
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,050	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,998	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,950	$3,700

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 $2,980. A total of 23 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 $1,588 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 $1,890. 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 02120, Boston, MA is $2,350 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 $36 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	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,050	$3,925	$3,900
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,980
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,800	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,335	$4,083	$3,660
02115, Boston, MA	$2,900	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02125, Boston, MA	$1,475	$2,350	$2,900	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,200	$4,280	$3,418
02128, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,250	$2,800	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000

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 $3,900. 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $70.50. There are a total of 4 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $42.00. There are a total of 3 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.58. There are a total of 15 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 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02120, Boston, MA is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.