Average Rent in 02130, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02130, Boston, MA Rents

02130 rentals average $2,368 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,738, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $858 (-46.19%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (11.19%) year-over-year from $2,383 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (4.65%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $171 (5.07%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,538. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (14.05%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $4,600. 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 34.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.51	$1,000	$1,858 (-46.19%)	$1,540 (-35.06%)
1 BR	$4.77	$2,650	$2,383 (11.19%)	$1,794 (47.70%)
2 BR	$4.37	$3,000	$2,867 (4.65%)	$2,428 (23.54%)

Historical Rents in 02130, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02130

There are a total of 3 cities nearby 02130. The average rent in 02130 is currently $3,442 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02130, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,691 per month.

Let's compare 02130, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02130, Boston, MA is 20.70% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 02130, Boston, MA are about 8.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near 02130, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,077	$3,785	$3,442
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,428	$3,691

Top Neighborhoods Near 02130

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near 02130. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and Downtown Boston. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near 02130, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near 02130, Boston, MA is currently around $3,720 per month. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,720. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02130's average rent, which is only $2,738. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02130, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,107 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02130. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,547	$3,085
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,530	$4,812	$3,545
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,350	$4,355	$3,645
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,603	$5,035	$3,715
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,989	$3,353	$4,395	$3,724
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,260	$3,743	$4,900	$4,002
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,020	$4,661	$4,088
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$3,220	$4,094	$4,708	$4,107

Top Counties Near 02130

There are a total of 8 counties located by 02130, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,442. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,691, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by 02130, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02130, Boston, MA is 20.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02130, Boston, MA is 23.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02130, Boston, MA is 8.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,077	$3,785	$3,442
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,428	$3,691

Top Zipcodes Near 02130

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near 02130, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02130, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,395	$4,215	$3,695
02210, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,740	$4,950	$4,004
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,530	$4,842	$3,574
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$4,092	$4,708	$4,022
02116, Boston, MA	$2,960	$3,565	$4,915	$3,875
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,935	$4,446	$4,155
02135, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,104	$3,175	$3,300
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,726	$3,571	$2,890
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,602	$2,948	$3,547	$3,085
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,200	$3,425

Frequently Asked Questions - 02130 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02130, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02130, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,738. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02130, 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 02130, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02130, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,368 and an average price per square feet of $4.51. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02130.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02130, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.77. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02130.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02130, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,481 and an average price per square feet of $4.37. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02130.

How have rent prices in 02130, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02130, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02130, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02130, Boston, MA is around $2,190/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.