Average Rent in 02125, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02125, Boston, MA Rents

02125 rentals average $2,283 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $36 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,628 (248.92%) year-over-year from $654 to $2,283. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $249 (10.22%) year-over-year from $2,438 to $2,688. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $169 (5.55%) year-over-year from $3,048 to $3,218. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.50%) year-over-year from $3,317 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.27%) year-over-year from $3,950 to $4,000. 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 2.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.16% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $61.70 $2,283 $654 (248.92%) $2,082 (9.62%)
1 BR $43.01 $2,688 $2,438 (10.22%) $2,379 (12.96%)
2 BR $36.87 $3,218 $3,048 (5.55%) $2,739 (17.46%)
3 BR $34.09 $3,300 $3,317 (-0.50%) $3,067 (7.61%)
4+ BR $32.80 $4,000 $3,950 (1.27%) $3,816 (4.83%)

Historical Rents in 02125, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02125

There are a total of 27 cities nearby 02125. The average rent in 02125 is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 20 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 02125, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 20.04% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02125, Boston, MA are about 15.70% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.03% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near 02125, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,073 $2,600 $2,400
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,298 $2,650 $2,695
Quincy, MA $1,663 $2,200 $2,700 $2,700
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,950 $3,450 $3,400
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,700 $3,300 $3,540
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,975 $2,500 $3,100 $4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 02125

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near 02125. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Marks, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 total neighborhoods in or near 02125, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02125, Boston, MA is currently around $3,406 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,406. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02125's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02125, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,300 $2,900 $2,898
St. Marks, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $2,700 $3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,100 $3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,650 $3,000 $3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $2,548 $2,648 $3,100 $3,100
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,600 $2,850 $3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,820 $3,993 $3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,550 $3,125 $3,775 $3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,425 $2,950 $3,500 $3,200
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA $2,165 $1,776 $2,750 $3,200
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA $1,650 $2,850 $3,350 $3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA $2,488 $2,500 $3,000 $3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $4,700 $3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,300 $2,600 $3,411
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,283 $2,945 $3,445 $3,470
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,363 $2,900 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,950 $3,675 $3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,900 $3,900 $3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,000 $3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA N/A $3,000 $2,948 $3,625
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,775 $2,600 $3,500 $3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,275 $3,350 $4,222 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,625 $4,500 $3,800
West End, Boston, MA $2,915 $3,593 $5,010 $3,845
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA N/A $3,750 $3,600 $3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $1,995 $3,000 $3,800 $3,950
City Point, Boston, MA $1,650 $3,200 $3,850 $4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,933 $3,585 $4,450 $4,200
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,950 $4,000 $4,300
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,875 $5,570 $4,790

Top Counties Near 02125

There are a total of 27 counties located by 02125, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Winthrop Town, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 20 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 $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02125, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02125, Boston, MA is 20.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02125, Boston, MA is 14.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02125, Boston, MA is 15.70% 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 $1,550 $2,073 $2,600 $2,400
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,298 $2,650 $2,695
Quincy, MA $1,663 $2,200 $2,700 $2,700
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,950 $3,450 $3,400
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,700 $3,300 $3,540
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,975 $2,500 $3,100 $4,150

Top Zipcodes Near 02125

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02125, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,950. 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 02125, Boston, MA is $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $43 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 $1,950 $3,000 $4,000 $4,100
02135, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,450 $2,950 $3,100
02215, Boston, MA $2,295 $2,850 $4,000 $3,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,600 $4,100 $3,800
02128, Boston, MA $2,150 $2,513 $3,100 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,500 $5,300 $3,550
02114, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,415 $4,385 $3,600
02115, Boston, MA $2,548 $2,900 $4,038 $3,200
02124, Boston, MA N/A $2,500 $2,700 $3,125
02120, Boston, MA $250 $3,195 $3,600 $4,425

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 $2,283 and an average price per square feet of $61.70. There are a total of 4 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 $2,705 and an average price per square feet of $43.01. There are a total of 26 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $36.87. There are a total of 66 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 2.49%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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.
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