Average Rent in 02124, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02124, Boston, MA Rents

02124 rentals average $2,050 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $33 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 decreased by $55 (-2.68%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $279 (-11.72%) year-over-year from $2,379 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.23%) year-over-year from $2,717 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.17%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.09%) year-over-year from $3,817 to $3,775. 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 3.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$39.66	$2,100	$2,379 (-11.72%)	$1,535 (36.81%)
2 BR	$34.22	$2,750	$2,717 (1.23%)	$2,565 (7.21%)
3 BR	$31.91	$3,250	$3,150 (3.17%)	$3,003 (8.21%)
4+ BR	$31.83	$3,775	$3,817 (-1.09%)	$3,925 (-3.82%)

Historical Rents in 02124, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02124

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02124. The average rent in 02124 is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,895, 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 $4,500 per month.

Let's compare 02124, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.07% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 02124, Boston, MA are about 0.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02124, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,975	$2,150	$2,600	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 02124

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 02124. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 02124, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 02124, Boston, MA is currently around $3,125 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,125. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02124's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02124, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,350	$2,800	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,525	$2,900	$2,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,995
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,200	$2,998	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$2,825	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$3,950	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,300	$3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$3,225
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,800	$3,375
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,823	$3,300	$3,935	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,300	$4,440	$3,635
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,475	$5,025	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,350	$4,275	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,983	$3,485	$4,485	$4,200
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,843	$5,413	$5,000

Top Counties Near 02124

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02124, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Weymouth Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02124, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02124, Boston, MA is 7.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02124, Boston, MA is 0.19% 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	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,975	$2,150	$2,600	$2,500
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near 02124

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near 02124, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,098. A total of 11 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 $1,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,023 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,956. That's at least $55 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 $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$2,300	$3,125	$3,970	$3,950
02135, Boston, MA	$1,963	$2,275	$2,775	$2,988
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,200
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
02118, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,330	$4,100	$3,675
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,538	$5,500	$3,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,585	$3,165	$4,435	$3,548
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$4,075	$3,400
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500

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 $3,000. 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $39.66. There are a total of 6 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 $34.22. There are a total of 45 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02124, Boston, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.