Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $2,050 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $46 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $254 (13.77%) year-over-year from $1,846 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (0.77%) year-over-year from $2,382 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.47%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,998. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.82%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.35%) year-over-year from $4,933 to $5,000. 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 10.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $66.92 $2,100 $1,846 (13.77%) $1,808 (16.13%)
1 BR $52.75 $2,400 $2,382 (0.77%) $2,269 (5.77%)
2 BR $44.87 $2,998 $2,983 (0.47%) $2,767 (8.34%)
3 BR $44.44 $3,600 $3,667 (-1.82%) $3,333 (8.00%)
4+ BR $38.74 $5,000 $4,933 (1.35%) $4,500 (11.11%)

Historical Rents in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Commonwealth. The average rent in Commonwealth is currently $2,724 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,425 per month.

Let's compare Commonwealth, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 12.20% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 6.49% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.97% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,300 $3,000 $3,035
Watertown Town, MA $2,740 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Arlington, MA $2,150 $2,450 $2,900 $3,425
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,825 $3,350 $3,700
Brookline, MA $2,488 $3,000 $3,800 $3,895
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,020 $3,900 $3,896
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,075 $3,950
Newton, MA $1,800 $2,475 $3,200 $3,963

Top Neighborhoods Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Beacon Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 total neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is currently around $3,557 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,557. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,805 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Commonwealth. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,550 $3,400 $3,200
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA $900 $2,400 $2,825 $3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,998 $3,200
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,300 $2,800 $3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,625 $3,225 $3,250
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,675 $3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $5,338 $3,273
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,400 $2,950 $3,600 $3,275
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA $1,650 $2,950 $3,325 $3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,050 $3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,900 $3,875 $3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,350 $3,325
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,425 $3,100 $4,300 $3,557
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $3,200 $3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $3,050 $3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,600 $3,748
North Allston, Boston, MA $2,625 $3,175 $3,825 $3,775
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,450 $3,000 $4,000 $3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA $2,000 $3,250 $3,800 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,510 $3,600 $4,610 $3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,393 $3,350 $4,200 $3,827
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,195 $3,500 $3,850
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,498 $2,450 $3,200 $3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,050 $2,550 $3,350 $3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,975 $2,950 $3,650 $3,950
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,200 $4,000
West End, Boston, MA $2,902 $3,815 $5,303 $4,025
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,525 $2,988 $3,948 $4,485
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,600 $4,300 $6,255 $4,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,275 $3,775 $5,310 $4,805

Top Counties Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 26 counties located by Commonwealth, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,724. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 15 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 $5,425, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 12.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 6.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 6.49% 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 $2,150 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,300 $3,000 $3,035
Watertown Town, MA $2,740 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Arlington, MA $2,150 $2,450 $2,900 $3,425
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,825 $3,350 $3,700
Brookline, MA $2,488 $3,000 $3,800 $3,895
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,020 $3,900 $3,896
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,075 $3,950
Newton, MA $1,800 $2,475 $3,200 $3,963

Top Zipcodes Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,720 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA is $2,693 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Commonwealth, 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 $2,100 $2,550 $3,200 $3,300
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,800 $3,350
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,740 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
02115, Boston, MA $2,525 $3,095 $4,100 $3,225
02120, Boston, MA $2,225 $3,198 $3,600 $4,150
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,750 $3,000 $4,000 $3,690
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,350 $2,900 $3,625 $3,500
02116, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,325 $5,400 $3,475
02118, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $4,200 $3,715
02143, Somerville, MA $2,875 $2,925 $3,400 $3,638

Frequently Asked Questions - Commonwealth Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Commonwealth, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $66.92. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $52.75. There are a total of 73 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,965 and an average price per square feet of $44.87. There are a total of 80 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.
How have rent prices in Commonwealth, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Commonwealth, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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