Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,650, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $538 (39.45%) year-over-year from $1,363 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $266 (-8.96%) year-over-year from $2,966 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (11.24%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-7.06%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $3,950. 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 5.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$67.30	$1,900	$1,363 (39.45%)	$1,973 (-3.72%)
1 BR	$48.00	$2,250	$2,300 (-2.17%)	$2,398 (-6.15%)
2 BR	$39.43	$2,700	$2,966 (-8.96%)	$2,725 (-0.92%)
3 BR	$40.94	$3,300	$2,967 (11.24%)	$3,896 (-15.29%)
4+ BR	$36.40	$3,950	$4,250 (-7.06%)	$4,800 (-17.71%)

Historical Rents in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Commonwealth. The average rent in Commonwealth is currently $2,585 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,575, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 9.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 2.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,298	$2,800	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,538	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,725	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,950	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Quincy Point. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is currently around $3,199 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,199. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $2,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,570 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	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,200	$2,250
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,350	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,950	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,325	$3,000	$3,175
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,198
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,388	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,900	$2,625	$3,200
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,853	$3,480	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,100	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,655	$3,355
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,078	$3,300	$3,973	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,756	$3,363	$4,315	$3,523
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,398	$4,250	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,075	$3,675	$3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,850	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,205	$3,450	$4,500	$4,415
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,778	$5,000	$4,570

Top Counties Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 25 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 $2,625. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 8.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 2.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,298	$2,800	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,498	$2,950	$3,538	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,725	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,950	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,994. 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 $1,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,913. 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA is $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $37 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	$1,890	$2,250	$2,800	$2,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,980
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
02115, Boston, MA	$2,900	$2,950	$4,188	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,895
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,550	$3,500
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,627	$3,700	$3,400
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,800	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,335	$4,083	$3,655
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,000	$3,350

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 $2,650. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $67.30. There are a total of 6 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 29 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 $39.43. There are a total of 57 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 0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.