Average Rent in 02135, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02135, Boston, MA Rents

02135 rentals average $2,100 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,125, or roughly $45 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.24%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,105. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.09%) year-over-year from $2,425 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-1.13%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,999. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (4.07%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,625. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (0.88%) year-over-year from $4,758 to $4,800. 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 4.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$56.50	$2,105	$2,100 (0.24%)	$1,908 (10.31%)
1 BR	$52.36	$2,500	$2,425 (3.09%)	$2,298 (8.77%)
2 BR	$45.13	$2,999	$3,033 (-1.13%)	$2,783 (7.75%)
3 BR	$38.40	$3,625	$3,483 (4.07%)	$3,350 (8.21%)
4+ BR	$34.74	$4,800	$4,758 (0.88%)	$4,467 (7.46%)

Historical Rents in 02135, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02135

There are a total of 27 cities nearby 02135. The average rent in 02135 is currently $2,795 per month. A total of 17 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 02135, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 per month.

Let's compare 02135, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02135, Boston, MA is 14.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02135, Boston, MA are about 10.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near 02135, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

Top Neighborhoods Near 02135

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 02135. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, St. Elizabeth's, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near 02135, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02135, Boston, MA is currently around $3,538 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,538. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02135's average rent, which is only $3,125. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02135, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02135. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,350	$3,000	$2,950
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,000	$3,350	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,625
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,300	$4,275	$4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near 02135

There are a total of 27 counties located by 02135, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 17 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 $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02135, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02135, Boston, MA is 14.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02135, Boston, MA is 6.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02135, Boston, MA is 10.00% 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	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

Top Zipcodes Near 02135

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 02135, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 9 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 $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02135, Boston, MA is $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,183 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02135, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,535	$3,000	$3,048
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$3,250
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,183	$3,400

Frequently Asked Questions - 02135 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02135, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02135, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,125. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02135, 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 02135, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02135, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $56.50. There are a total of 28 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02135.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02135, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $52.36. There are a total of 137 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02135.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02135, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $45.13. There are a total of 165 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02135.

How have rent prices in 02135, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02135, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02135, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02135, Boston, MA is around $2,500/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.