Average Rent in 02128, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02128, Boston, MA Rents

02128 rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-9.16%) year-over-year from $2,092 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-8.11%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.81%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-4.35%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $467 (-11.76%) year-over-year from $3,967 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 1.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.20	$1,900	$2,092 (-9.16%)	$2,533 (-25.00%)
1 BR	$43.20	$2,350	$2,558 (-8.11%)	$2,325 (1.08%)
2 BR	$35.85	$2,850	$2,933 (-2.81%)	$2,965 (-3.88%)
3 BR	$35.42	$3,300	$3,450 (-4.35%)	$3,232 (2.09%)
4+ BR	$35.00	$3,500	$3,967 (-11.76%)	$3,908 (-10.45%)

Historical Rents in 02128, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02128

There are a total of 24 cities nearby 02128. The average rent in 02128 is currently $2,798 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lowell, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, 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 $4,500 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 6.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02128, Boston, MA are about 5.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near 02128, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,175	$2,650	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 02128

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 02128. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Maplewood. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 02128, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 02128, Boston, MA is currently around $3,125 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,125. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02128's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02128, 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 02128. 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
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$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
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
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$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
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,225
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$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 02128

There are a total of 25 counties located by 02128, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lowell, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02128, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02128, Boston, MA is 5.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02128, Boston, MA is 6.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02128, Boston, MA is 7.07% 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
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,175	$2,650	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near 02128

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near 02128, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,100. 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 $1,895 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 02128, Boston, MA is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $43 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 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	$2,300	$3,125	$3,970	$3,950
02135, Boston, MA	$1,963	$2,275	$2,775	$2,988
02114, Boston, MA	$2,585	$3,165	$4,435	$3,548
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,538	$5,500	$3,900
02118, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,330	$4,100	$3,675
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,200
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$4,075	$3,400
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
02148, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600

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 $2,900. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $41.20. There are a total of 6 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $43.20. There are a total of 53 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $35.85. There are a total of 87 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02128, Boston, MA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.