Average Rent in 02215, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02215, Boston, MA Rents

02215 rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,990, or roughly $58 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $27 (-1.20%) year-over-year from $2,224 to $2,198. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-7.69%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-4.20%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-3.60%) year-over-year from $4,875 to $4,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.08%) year-over-year from $5,617 to $5,500. 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 0.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.96% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $68.93 $2,198 $2,224 (-1.20%) $2,106 (4.35%)
1 BR $60.50 $2,800 $3,033 (-7.69%) $3,171 (-11.70%)
2 BR $56.37 $3,800 $3,967 (-4.20%) $3,933 (-3.39%)
3 BR $56.47 $4,700 $4,875 (-3.60%) $3,858 (21.80%)
4+ BR N/A $5,500 $5,617 (-2.08%) $9,075 (-39.39%)

Historical Rents in 02215, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02215

There are a total of 28 cities nearby 02215. The average rent in 02215 is currently $2,750 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 $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02215, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,650 per month.

Let's compare 02215, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02215, Boston, MA is 18.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02215, Boston, MA are about 28.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.82% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near 02215, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,200 $2,800 $2,175
Everett, MA $1,775 $2,000 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,715 $2,600 $2,800 $3,000
Belmont, MA N/A $2,250 $2,900 $3,125
Boston, MA $2,263 $2,800 $3,200 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,900 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,425 $2,600 $3,116 $3,373
Cambridge, MA $2,450 $2,800 $3,600 $3,500
Newton, MA $900 $2,325 $2,900 $3,750
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,800 $3,875 $3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 02215

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near 02215. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near 02215, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02215, Boston, MA is currently around $3,081 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,081. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02215's average rent, which is only $2,990. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02215, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,895 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02215. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,350 $2,800 $1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA N/A $2,248 $2,670 $2,600
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,775 $2,000 $2,475 $2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,200 $2,700 $2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA $1,650 $2,275 $2,750 $2,700
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,338 $2,850 $4,025 $2,925
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA N/A $2,550 $3,000 $2,950
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,248 $2,900 $2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,725 $3,475 $2,963
Oak Square, Boston, MA $2,363 $2,200 $2,700 $3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,600 $2,800 $3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,795 $2,500 $2,725 $3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,875 $2,450 $3,200 $3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA N/A $2,148 $3,000 $3,050
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,475 $2,600 $2,950 $3,113
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,620 $3,250 $3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,325 $2,650 $3,398 $3,254
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,000 $2,640 $3,575 $3,300
Newton Corner, Newton, MA $2,715 $3,035 $3,000 $3,483
South Medford, Medford, MA N/A $2,363 $2,825 $3,500
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,498 $3,400 $4,925 $3,500
North End, Boston, MA $2,398 $2,900 $3,725 $3,500
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,725 $3,250 $3,550
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,188 $3,200 $3,990 $3,600
West End, Boston, MA $2,882 $3,368 $4,715 $3,640
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,660 $3,675 $3,688
South End, Boston, MA $2,250 $3,415 $4,275 $3,750
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,975 $3,565 $4,753 $4,275
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,800 $3,895 $5,330 $4,895

Top Counties Near 02215

There are a total of 28 counties located by 02215, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $32 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 $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,650, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02215, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02215, Boston, MA is 17.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02215, Boston, MA is 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02215, Boston, MA is 28.65% 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 $1,595 $2,200 $2,800 $2,175
Everett, MA $1,775 $2,000 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,715 $2,600 $2,800 $3,000
Belmont, MA N/A $2,250 $2,900 $3,125
Boston, MA $2,263 $2,800 $3,200 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,900 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,425 $2,600 $3,116 $3,373
Cambridge, MA $2,450 $2,800 $3,600 $3,500
Newton, MA $900 $2,325 $2,900 $3,750
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,800 $3,875 $3,900

Top Zipcodes Near 02215

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near 02215, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,100. A total of 8 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 $1,825 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,125 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,888. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02215, Boston, MA is $2,475 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02215, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02135, Boston, MA $1,988 $2,350 $2,795 $3,000
02127, Boston, MA $350 $2,750 $4,000 $3,995
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,400 $5,500 $3,600
02115, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $4,250 $3,300
02118, Boston, MA $2,100 $3,385 $4,000 $3,600
02114, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,260 $4,500 $3,548
02128, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,400 $3,000 $3,000
02125, Boston, MA $1,875 $2,550 $3,183 $3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,650 $3,600 $3,350
02155, Medford, MA $1,900 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - 02215 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02215, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for 02215, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,990. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 02215, 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 02215, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in 02215, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $68.93. There are a total of 23 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02215.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02215, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $60.50. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02215.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02215, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $56.37. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02215.
How have rent prices in 02215, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 02215, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02215, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02215, Boston, MA is around $2,392/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.