Average Rent in 02122, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02122, Boston, MA Rents

02122 rentals average $2,313 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,900 (-92.68%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $328 (-13.15%) year-over-year from $2,490 to $2,163. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (1.92%) year-over-year from $2,821 to $2,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.01%) year-over-year from $3,292 to $3,325. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $517 (-12.70%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $3,550. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$42.65	$2,163	$2,490 (-13.15%)	$2,250 (-3.89%)
2 BR	$31.82	$2,875	$2,821 (1.92%)	$2,659 (8.12%)
3 BR	$32.64	$3,325	$3,292 (1.01%)	$3,083 (7.84%)
4+ BR	$29.68	$3,550	$4,067 (-12.70%)	$3,783 (-6.17%)

Historical Rents in 02122, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02122

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02122. The average rent in 02122 is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02122, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,425 per month.

Let's compare 02122, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02122, Boston, MA are about 2.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02122, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,250	$2,500	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,250	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,198	$2,650	$2,695
Watertown Town, MA	$2,845	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,350	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,950	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,978	$3,800	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 02122

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near 02122. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, South Quincy, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near 02122, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02122, Boston, MA is currently around $3,475 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,475. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02122's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02122, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,925 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02122. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$2,250	$2,325	$2,600	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,365	$2,525	$2,550
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000	$3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,463	$2,925	$3,050
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,825	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,025	$3,973	$3,200
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,400	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,948	$3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,925	$3,335	$3,298
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,900	$3,850	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,350	$3,325
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,828	$3,330	$3,500
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,175	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,750	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,050	$3,650
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,148	$3,350	$4,228	$3,658
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,673
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,600	$3,225	$3,760
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,955	$3,950	$3,790
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,400	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,570	$4,600	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,650	$3,995
West End, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,800	$5,450	$4,039
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,200	$4,050
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,300
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,250	$3,550	$4,300	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,700
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,275	$3,775	$5,390	$4,925

Top Counties Near 02122

There are a total of 26 counties located by 02122, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,698. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,425, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02122, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02122, Boston, MA is 2.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02122, Boston, MA is 4.39% 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	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,250	$2,500	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,250	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,198	$2,650	$2,695
Watertown Town, MA	$2,845	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,350	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,950	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,978	$3,800	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near 02122

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02122, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 9 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 $4,700 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02122, Boston, MA is $2,825 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02122, 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	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,150	$3,300
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,828	$3,100	$3,400
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,773	$3,385
02128, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,600	$3,000	$3,025
02124, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,300	$2,725	$3,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,575	$4,300	$3,828
02116, Boston, MA	$2,675	$3,325	$5,600	$3,450
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,505	$4,400	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,000	$4,100	$3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - 02122 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02122, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02122, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02122, 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 02122, Boston, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02122, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,313 and an average price per square feet of $42.65. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02122.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02122, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $31.82. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02122.

How have rent prices in 02122, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02122, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.93%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02122, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02122, Boston, MA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.