Average Rent in 02134, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02134, Boston, MA Rents

02134 rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $5,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $124 (6.29%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $2,098. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (7.60%) year-over-year from $2,323 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $427 (14.85%) year-over-year from $2,873 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.47%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.34%) year-over-year from $4,983 to $5,100. 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 2.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.47% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.30 $2,098 $1,973 (6.29%) $1,521 (37.94%)
1 BR $5.32 $2,500 $2,323 (7.60%) $2,037 (22.75%)
2 BR $3.30 $3,300 $2,873 (14.85%) $2,383 (38.46%)
3 BR $3.30 $3,600 $3,583 (0.47%) $2,900 (24.14%)
4+ BR $3.00 $5,100 $4,983 (2.34%) $4,350 (17.24%)

Historical Rents in 02134, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02134

There are a total of 13 cities nearby 02134. The average rent in 02134 is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02134, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare 02134, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02134, Boston, MA is 0.25% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.80% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02134, Boston, MA are about 14.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.72% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near 02134, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,800 $2,493
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,575
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,560 $2,950 $2,986
Watertown Town, MA $2,673 $2,520 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,700 $3,100
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,000 $3,600 $3,450
Somerville, MA $2,100 $2,850 $3,000 $3,498
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,025 $3,400 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,350 $2,800 $3,698
Brookline, MA $2,700 $2,850 $4,000 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 02134

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near 02134. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, East Cambridge, and Uphams Corner - Jones Hill. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near 02134, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near 02134, Boston, MA is currently around $3,785 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,785. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02134's average rent, which is only $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02134, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,083 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02134. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $238 $2,375 $3,000 $3,083
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,180 $3,500 $3,895 $3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $3,500
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,100 $3,650 $3,675
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,693 $3,350 $5,500 $3,688
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,800 $3,750
West End, Boston, MA $2,810 $3,395 $4,538 $3,785
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,250 $3,025 $3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,195 $3,000 $4,072 $3,940
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,875 $4,000 $4,000
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,950 $5,098 $4,100
South End, Boston, MA $2,395 $3,300 $4,435 $4,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,600 $3,750 $6,000

Top Counties Near 02134

There are a total of 13 counties located by 02134, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by 02134, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02134, Boston, MA is 0.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02134, Boston, MA is 12.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02134, Boston, MA is 14.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,800 $2,493
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,575
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,560 $2,950 $2,986
Watertown Town, MA $2,673 $2,520 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,700 $3,100
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,000 $3,600 $3,450
Somerville, MA $2,100 $2,850 $3,000 $3,498
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,025 $3,400 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,350 $2,800 $3,698
Brookline, MA $2,700 $2,850 $4,000 $4,000

Top Zipcodes Near 02134

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near 02134, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,574. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,361. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02134, Boston, MA is $2,919 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in 02134, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02128, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,425 $3,100 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,350 $5,200 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $350 $3,318 $4,500 $4,148
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,673 $2,520 $3,000 $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - 02134 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02134, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for 02134, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 02134, 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 02134, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $4.30. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $5.32. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,275 and an average price per square feet of $3.30. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.
How have rent prices in 02134, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 02134, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02134, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02134, Boston, MA is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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