Average Rent in 02125, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02125, Boston, MA Rents

02125 rentals average $1,475 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $34 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,333 (941.18%) year-over-year from $142 to $1,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.70%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (7.03%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (1.04%) year-over-year from $3,761 to $3,800. 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 down by 21.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.72% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $69.77 $1,475 $142 (941.18%) $2,385 (-38.15%)
1 BR $38.00 $2,350 $2,367 (-0.70%) $2,175 (8.05%)
2 BR $37.30 $3,000 $2,950 (1.69%) $2,717 (10.43%)
3 BR $33.60 $3,300 $3,083 (7.03%) $3,067 (7.61%)
4+ BR $32.60 $3,800 $3,761 (1.04%) $3,617 (5.07%)

Historical Rents in 02125, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02125

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02125. The average rent in 02125 is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02125, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare 02125, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02125, Boston, MA is 15.93% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02125, Boston, MA are about 13.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.03% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02125, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,148 $2,700 $2,148
Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,125 $2,600 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,175 $2,695 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,800 $3,100 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,300 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,750 $3,700
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,425 $2,900 $3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 02125

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 02125. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 02125, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 02125, Boston, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02125's average rent, which is actually $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02125, 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 02125. 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 $2,225 $2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,200 $2,575 $2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,600 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,300 $2,650 $2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,400 $2,800 $2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,000 $2,800 $2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,225 $2,775 $3,227 $2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,700 $2,009 $2,900 $2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,600 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,875 $3,900 $3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,850 $2,350 $3,100 $3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $2,950 $3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,850 $3,388 $3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,700 $2,625 $3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,200 $3,300
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,450 $3,800 $3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,025 $3,288 $3,960 $3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,250 $3,138 $3,688 $3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $5,825 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,740 $3,425 $4,250 $3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,223 $3,468 $4,500 $4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,778 $5,000 $4,605

Top Counties Near 02125

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02125, 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 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by 02125, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02125, Boston, MA is 17.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02125, Boston, MA is 8.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02125, Boston, MA is 11.64% 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 $2,148
Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,125 $2,600 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,175 $2,695 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,800 $3,100 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,300 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,750 $3,700
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,425 $2,900 $3,700

Top Zipcodes Near 02125

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near 02125, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,975. A total of 15 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 $1,700 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 $1,913. 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 02125, Boston, MA is $2,350 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02125, 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 $2,500 $3,050 $3,950 $3,950
02135, Boston, MA $1,890 $2,300 $2,800 $2,950
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,400 $2,900
02118, Boston, MA $2,740 $3,355 $4,100 $3,700
02128, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,300 $2,800 $2,900
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $5,750 $4,000
02114, Boston, MA $2,564 $3,200 $4,273 $3,403
02115, Boston, MA $3,050 $2,950 $4,188 $3,350
02124, Boston, MA N/A $2,125 $2,700 $3,000
02169, Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,150 $2,600 $2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 02125 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02125, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for 02125, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 02125, 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 02125, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in 02125, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $69.77. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02125.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02125, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $38.00. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02125.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02125, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $37.30. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02125.
How have rent prices in 02125, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 02125, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 9.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02125, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02125, Boston, MA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.