Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $821 (68.17%) year-over-year from $1,204 to $2,025. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.09%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $241 (-8.19%) year-over-year from $2,941 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.66%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-4.98%) year-over-year from $4,683 to $4,450. 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 1.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$62.50	$2,025	$1,204 (68.17%)	$1,933 (4.74%)
1 BR	$48.00	$2,275	$2,300 (-1.09%)	$2,299 (-1.05%)
2 BR	$42.20	$2,700	$2,941 (-8.19%)	$2,758 (-2.11%)
3 BR	$37.50	$3,300	$3,183 (3.66%)	$3,987 (-17.22%)
4+ BR	$36.00	$4,450	$4,683 (-4.98%)	$4,900 (-9.18%)

Historical Rents in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Commonwealth. The average rent in Commonwealth is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 13 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 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 7.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 3.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,425
Cambridge, MA	$2,650	$2,900	$3,600	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,800	$3,800	$3,680
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,300	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 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 $3,200 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,925 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,400	$2,600
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,150	$2,700	$2,700
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,695	$3,800	$2,883
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,338	$2,925	$4,200	$2,900
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,750	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,388	$3,100	$2,925
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,550	$3,250	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,900	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,550	$2,925	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,615	$3,250	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,525	$2,995	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,100	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,700	$3,550	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,819	$3,545	$3,300
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,780	$3,080	$2,800	$3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,350	$4,875	$3,425
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,650	$3,400	$3,475
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,938	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,600	$3,638	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,598
West End, Boston, MA	$2,897	$3,495	$4,710	$3,628
South End, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,408	$4,250	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,310	$3,438	$3,990	$3,825
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,800	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,840	$4,725	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,863	$5,500	$4,925

Top Counties Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 27 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 $2,825. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 5.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 2.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 3.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,425
Cambridge, MA	$2,650	$2,900	$3,600	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,800	$3,800	$3,680
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,300	$3,000	$3,800

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 $3,200. A total of 6 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 $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,925. That's at least $52 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 $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $40 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	$2,000	$2,400	$2,800	$2,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,850	$2,925
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,250	$3,250
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$2,800	$3,075	$3,400
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,850	$2,750	$3,550	$3,400
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,550	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,400	$5,500	$3,600
02118, Boston, MA	$600	$3,365	$4,000	$3,650
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,700

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 $2,700. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $62.50. There are a total of 13 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 $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 44 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $42.20. There are a total of 73 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 0.68%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.