Average Rent in 02215, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02215, Boston, MA Rents

02215 rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $7,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,250, or roughly $60 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $151 (6.49%) year-over-year from $2,324 to $2,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.79%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $98 (2.53%) year-over-year from $3,892 to $3,990. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $766 (16.89%) year-over-year from $4,533 to $5,299. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,133 (-42.91%) year-over-year from $9,633 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 up by 8.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 24.49% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $71.39 $2,475 $2,324 (6.49%) $2,202 (12.41%)
1 BR $59.26 $2,900 $2,983 (-2.79%) $3,153 (-8.03%)
2 BR $58.86 $3,990 $3,892 (2.53%) $3,900 (2.31%)
3 BR $65.85 $5,299 $4,533 (16.89%) $4,090 (29.56%)
4+ BR $35.91 $5,500 $9,633 (-42.91%) $8,725 (-36.96%)

Historical Rents in 02215, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02215

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 02215. The average rent in 02215 is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,750, 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 $4,913 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 21.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02215, Boston, MA are about 32.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 02215, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,575 $2,173 $2,700 $2,400
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,423 $3,000 $3,150
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,225 $2,900 $3,300
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,925 $3,400 $3,320
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $3,000 $3,400
Somerville, MA $2,250 $2,600 $3,263 $3,545
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,800 $3,750
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,914 $3,900 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,975 $2,388 $2,950 $3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 02215

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near 02215. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total 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 $3,400 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02215's average rent, which is only $3,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02215, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,644 per month. Whereas, at $4,660 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,300 $2,850 $2,825
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,550 $2,900 $2,950
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,000 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,800 $3,125
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,850 $3,950 $3,195
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA $1,650 $2,863 $3,300 $3,300
Oak Square, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,500 $3,000 $3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,283 $2,688 $3,420 $3,300
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,650 $3,346
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $4,700 $3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,079 $3,903 $3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,400 $2,900 $3,525 $3,400
North Allston, Boston, MA N/A $2,900 $3,550 $3,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,738 $2,888 $3,050 $3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,988 $3,575
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,998 $3,600 $3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,000 $3,600
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,250 $2,715 $3,300 $3,650
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,350 $2,800 $3,950 $3,700
City Point, Boston, MA $350 $3,075 $3,700 $3,700
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,450 $2,900 $3,825 $3,750
West End, Boston, MA $2,803 $3,500 $4,753 $3,753
South End, Boston, MA $2,460 $3,500 $4,500 $3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,900 $3,875 $3,850
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,260 $3,350 $4,267 $3,850
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $1,995 $2,873 $3,700 $3,925
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,050 $3,350 $4,350 $4,000
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA $2,475 $2,773 $4,000 $4,200
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA N/A $2,850 $4,100 $4,228
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,875 $3,800 $5,500 $4,660

Top Counties Near 02215

There are a total of 29 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 $2,850. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 20 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 $4,913, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02215, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02215, Boston, MA is 21.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02215, Boston, MA is 23.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02215, Boston, MA is 32.50% 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 $1,575 $2,173 $2,700 $2,400
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,423 $3,000 $3,150
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,225 $2,900 $3,300
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,925 $3,400 $3,320
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $3,000 $3,400
Somerville, MA $2,250 $2,600 $3,263 $3,545
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,800 $3,750
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,914 $3,900 $3,800
Newton, MA $1,975 $2,388 $2,950 $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 $3,250. A total of 12 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 $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,925 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $58 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 $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,160 per month. Which comes out to $42 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 $2,000 $2,450 $2,900 $3,000
02127, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,900 $4,000 $3,925
02116, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,500 $5,225 $3,500
02115, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,950 $4,075 $3,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,500 $4,300 $3,800
02114, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,320 $4,410 $3,548
02128, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,500 $3,075 $3,000
02125, Boston, MA $2,283 $2,575 $3,245 $3,300
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,925 $3,750 $3,513
02155, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,225 $2,900 $3,300

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 $3,250. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $71.39. There are a total of 44 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $59.26. There are a total of 94 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $58.86. There are a total of 83 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02215, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02215, Boston, MA is around $2,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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