Average Rent in 02129, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02129, Boston, MA Rents

02129 rentals average $2,225 for a studio rental to $5,263 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $53 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-13.59%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (6.91%) year-over-year from $3,017 to $3,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.05%) year-over-year from $4,100 to $3,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-1.28%) year-over-year from $4,558 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.25%) year-over-year from $5,499 to $5,513. 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 2.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$65.83	$2,225	$2,575 (-13.59%)	$2,304 (-3.44%)
1 BR	$57.73	$3,225	$3,017 (6.91%)	$2,767 (16.57%)
2 BR	$54.66	$3,975	$4,100 (-3.05%)	$3,600 (10.42%)
3 BR	$41.61	$4,500	$4,558 (-1.28%)	$4,775 (-5.76%)
4+ BR	$42.10	$5,513	$5,499 (0.25%)	$7,383 (-25.34%)

Historical Rents in 02129, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02129

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 02129. The average rent in 02129 is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 27 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 02129, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 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 19.33% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.82% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02129, Boston, MA are about 37.21% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 02129, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,495	$2,250	$2,700	$2,398
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,150	$2,500	$2,775
Malden, MA	$1,775	$2,075	$2,600	$2,850
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,775	$2,900
Medford, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,950	$3,250
Boston, MA	$2,398	$2,900	$3,400	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,300	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 02129

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near 02129. Some of these neighborhoods include Eagle Hill, Commonwealth, and Glendale. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 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 $3,370 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 $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02129, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,660 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
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,300	$2,825	$2,775
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,800	$2,800
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,575	$2,900	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,225	$3,000	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,600	$3,200	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,988	$3,800	$3,150
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,650	$3,100	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,640	$3,330	$3,308
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$2,900	$3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,024	$3,750	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,383	$4,850	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,550	$3,495
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$3,075	$3,100	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,250	$3,000	$3,585
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,600	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,470	$4,700	$3,630
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$2,950	$3,575	$3,650
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,775	$3,725	$3,650
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,715	$3,325	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,995	$3,711
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,250	$3,396	$4,289	$3,750
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$4,250	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,500	$4,495	$3,800
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$2,850	$3,700	$3,850
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$2,750	$3,950	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,050	$3,250	$4,400	$4,150
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,800	$5,500	$4,660

Top Counties Near 02129

There are a total of 28 counties located by 02129, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Winthrop Town, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,875. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 26 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 $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02129, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02129, Boston, MA is 18.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02129, Boston, MA is 33.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02129, Boston, MA is 37.21% 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	$1,495	$2,250	$2,700	$2,398
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,150	$2,500	$2,775
Malden, MA	$1,775	$2,075	$2,600	$2,850
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,775	$2,900
Medford, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,950	$3,250
Boston, MA	$2,398	$2,900	$3,400	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,300	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,800

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 $3,124. A total of 23 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 $3,875 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 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 $2,519 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,113 per month. Which comes out to $41 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	$1,250	$2,875	$3,900	$3,875
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,900	$3,000
02128, Boston, MA	$2,185	$2,513	$3,000	$3,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,303	$4,395	$3,538
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$4,038	$3,148
02116, Boston, MA	$2,520	$3,450	$5,275	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,500	$4,200	$3,800
02155, Medford, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,950	$3,250
02125, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,525	$3,225	$3,300
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$4,100	$3,100

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 $3,800. 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 $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $65.83. There are a total of 6 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $57.73. There are a total of 29 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 $4,300 and an average price per square feet of $54.66. There are a total of 29 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 -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02129, Boston, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.