Average Rent in East Boston, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical East Boston, Boston, MA Rents

East Boston rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,113, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $383 (18.11%) year-over-year from $2,117 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.33%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $625 (20.66%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $3,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $338 (-10.59%) year-over-year from $3,188 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (6.78%) year-over-year from $3,933 to $4,200. 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 4.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.82	$2,500	$2,492 (0.33%)	$1,933 (29.31%)
2 BR	$3.28	$3,650	$3,025 (20.66%)	$2,433 (50.00%)
3 BR	$2.65	$2,850	$3,188 (-10.59%)	$2,933 (-2.84%)

Historical Rents in East Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near East Boston

There are a total of 4 cities nearby East Boston. The average rent in East Boston is currently $3,453 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Boston, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,675 per month.

Let's compare East Boston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Boston, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA are about 3.71% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,752	$3,405
Brookline, MA	$1,985	$3,150	$3,300	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,432	$3,675

Top Neighborhoods Near East Boston

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near East Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,703 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,703. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Boston's average rent, which is only $3,113. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Boston, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,107 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Boston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,547	$3,085
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,515	$4,737	$3,545
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,330	$4,295	$3,637
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,350	$4,365	$3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,670	$5,011	$3,755
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,738	$4,915	$4,004
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$3,990	$4,658	$4,035
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$3,220	$4,094	$4,708	$4,107

Top Counties Near East Boston

There are a total of 8 counties located by East Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Brookline, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,453. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,675, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by East Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Boston, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Boston, Boston, MA is 12.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA is 3.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 4 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,752	$3,405
Brookline, MA	$1,985	$3,150	$3,300	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,432	$3,675

Top Zipcodes Near East Boston

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near East Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,584 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,073 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,820. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Boston, Boston, MA is $3,395 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,378 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Boston, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
02109, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,339	$4,378	$3,533
02210, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,735	$4,958	$4,005
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,395	$4,413	$3,695
02141, Cambridge, MA	$3,042	$3,630	$4,452	$3,353
02116, Boston, MA	$2,885	$3,543	$4,908	$3,725
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,898	$4,331	$4,073
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,515	$4,760	$3,576
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$4,092	$4,708	$4,022
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,200	$3,425

Frequently Asked Questions - East Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for East Boston, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,113. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Boston, 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 East Boston, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in East Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $3.82. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.28. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

How have rent prices in East Boston, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Boston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in East Boston, Boston, MA is around $2,490/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.