Average Rent in 02128, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02128, Boston, MA Rents

02128 rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,048, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-3.01%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.33%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.38%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $3,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.43%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.21%) year-over-year from $4,008 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 1.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.80	$2,150	$2,217 (-3.01%)	$2,167 (-0.77%)
1 BR	$48.42	$2,525	$2,517 (0.33%)	$2,391 (5.61%)
2 BR	$42.08	$3,095	$3,083 (0.38%)	$2,898 (6.79%)
3 BR	$39.09	$3,350	$3,433 (-2.43%)	$3,229 (3.74%)
4+ BR	$34.29	$4,000	$4,008 (-0.21%)	$4,242 (-5.70%)

Historical Rents in 02128, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02128

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 02128. The average rent in 02128 is currently $2,800 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 $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02128, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 per month.

Let's compare 02128, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02128, Boston, MA is 17.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02128, Boston, MA are about 7.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.55% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 02128, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,500	$2,773	$2,795
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
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

Top Neighborhoods Near 02128

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 02128. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near 02128, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02128, Boston, MA is currently around $3,538 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,538. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02128's average rent, which is only $3,048. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02128, 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 02128. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,750
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,100	$3,048
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
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
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
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
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 02128

There are a total of 26 counties located by 02128, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Winthrop Town, 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 Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02128, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02128, Boston, MA is 17.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02128, Boston, MA is 8.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02128, Boston, MA is 8.79% 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	$2,225	$2,600	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,500	$2,773	$2,795
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
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

Top Zipcodes Near 02128

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02128, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 7 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 02128, 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 02128, 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
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,183	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$3,250
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - 02128 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02128, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02128, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,048. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02128, 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 02128, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02128, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $58.80. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02128.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02128, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,535 and an average price per square feet of $48.42. There are a total of 76 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02128.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02128, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $42.08. There are a total of 125 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02128.

How have rent prices in 02128, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02128, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02128, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02128, Boston, MA is around $2,438/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.