Average Rent in 02124, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02124, Boston, MA Rents

02124 rentals average $2,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-7.80%) year-over-year from $2,164 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (8.90%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $80 (-2.86%) year-over-year from $2,780 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.52%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-5.41%) year-over-year from $3,700 to $3,500. 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 up by 11.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.55% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$44.37	$2,650	$2,433 (8.90%)	$1,900 (39.47%)
2 BR	$33.80	$2,700	$2,780 (-2.86%)	$2,600 (3.85%)
3 BR	$34.09	$3,250	$3,233 (0.52%)	$2,900 (12.07%)
4+ BR	$31.38	$3,500	$3,700 (-5.41%)	$3,458 (1.20%)

Historical Rents in 02124, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02124

There are a total of 26 cities nearby 02124. The average rent in 02124 is currently $2,798 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02124, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 per month.

Let's compare 02124, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02124, Boston, MA are about 1.34% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near 02124, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,343	$2,500	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

Top Neighborhoods Near 02124

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 02124. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, St. Elizabeth's, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near 02124, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02124, Boston, MA is currently around $3,538 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,538. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02124's average rent, which is only $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02124, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02124. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,475	$2,644	$2,678
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,575	$2,598	$3,000	$3,125
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,650	$3,200
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,895	$3,400	$3,300
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,000	$3,350	$3,500
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$3,500
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,625
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,175	$3,795
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,900	$3,898
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,300	$4,275	$4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near 02124

There are a total of 26 counties located by 02124, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Braintree Town, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. 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 Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02124, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02124, Boston, MA is 7.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02124, Boston, MA is 1.34% more affordable 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	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,343	$2,500	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,500	$3,450
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

Top Zipcodes Near 02124

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02124, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 10 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02124, Boston, MA is $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $51 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,183 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02124, 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	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,125
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,183	$3,400
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,535	$3,000	$3,048
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$3,250
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,700	$2,685

Frequently Asked Questions - 02124 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02124, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02124, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02124, 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 02124, Boston, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02124, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $44.37. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02124.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02124, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $33.80. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02124.

How have rent prices in 02124, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02124, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02124, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02124, Boston, MA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.