Average Rent in 02129, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02129, Boston, MA Rents

02129 rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $54 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $175 (7.87%) year-over-year from $2,225 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (6.37%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.07%) year-over-year from $4,075 to $3,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $266 (5.40%) year-over-year from $4,933 to $5,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $899 (16.45%) year-over-year from $5,466 to $6,365. 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 up by 1.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$2,400	$2,225 (7.87%)	$2,642 (-9.15%)
1 BR	$59.96	$3,200	$3,008 (6.37%)	$2,833 (12.94%)
2 BR	$56.07	$3,950	$4,075 (-3.07%)	$3,792 (4.18%)
3 BR	$43.71	$5,200	$4,933 (5.40%)	$4,600 (13.03%)
4+ BR	$45.40	$6,365	$5,466 (16.45%)	$7,467 (-14.75%)

Historical Rents in 02129, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02129

There are a total of 26 cities nearby 02129. The average rent in 02129 is currently $2,713 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02129, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,200 per month.

Let's compare 02129, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02129, Boston, MA is 25.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02129, Boston, MA are about 30.06% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.12% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near 02129, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,550	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,675
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,248	$2,698	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,250	$2,795	$2,725
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,988	$3,500	$3,484
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,775	$3,350	$3,725
Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,800	$3,895
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 02129

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near 02129. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Jeffries Point - Airport, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 total neighborhoods in or near 02129, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02129, Boston, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 02129's average rent, which is actually $3,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02129, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,975 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02129. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,800	$1,975	$2,450	$2,500
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,998	$2,948
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,500	$3,200	$3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,400	$2,950	$3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,400	$2,925	$3,025
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,150	$3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,850	$2,898	$3,098
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,100	$3,900	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,200	$3,250
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,368	$5,375	$3,385
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,675	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,963	$3,625	$3,500
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,710	$3,350	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,925	$3,075	$3,500
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$3,100	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,363	$3,000	$3,600	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$2,900	$3,995	$3,700
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,500	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,175	$3,850	$3,775
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,500	$4,600	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,390	$3,375	$4,225	$3,850
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,300	$4,000	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,192	$3,500	$3,900
West End, Boston, MA	$2,919	$3,765	$5,345	$4,015
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,975	$3,000	$3,650	$4,200
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,300
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,395	$4,350	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,300	$4,300	$4,625
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,250	$3,695	$5,445	$4,975

Top Counties Near 02129

There are a total of 27 counties located by 02129, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,200, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02129, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02129, Boston, MA is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02129, Boston, MA is 29.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02129, Boston, MA is 30.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,550	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,675
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,248	$2,698	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,250	$2,795	$2,725
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,988	$3,500	$3,484
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,775	$3,350	$3,725
Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,800	$3,895
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,900

Top Zipcodes Near 02129

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near 02129, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,400 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,238. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02129, Boston, MA is $2,611 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02129, 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	$2,900	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,525	$3,025	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,548	$3,000	$3,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,300	$4,400	$3,600
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,916	$3,950	$3,342
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,300	$5,200	$3,450
02118, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,500	$4,323	$3,750
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,675	$3,200	$3,388
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,095	$4,075	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - 02129 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02129, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02129, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02129, 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 02129, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02129, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02129.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02129, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $59.96. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02129.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02129, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $56.07. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02129.

How have rent prices in 02129, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02129, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02129, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02129, Boston, MA is around $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.