Average Rent in East Boston, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical East Boston, Boston, MA Rents

East Boston rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 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 $300 (10.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (10.99%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (4.26%) year-over-year from $3,837 to $4,000. 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 6.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.29	$2,500	$2,117 (18.11%)	$1,982 (26.14%)
1 BR	$4.21	$2,500	$2,492 (0.33%)	$1,850 (35.14%)
2 BR	$3.34	$3,300	$3,000 (10.00%)	$2,400 (37.50%)
3 BR	$3.16	$3,450	$3,108 (10.99%)	$2,767 (24.70%)
4+ BR	$3.26	$4,000	$3,837 (4.26%)	$3,183 (25.65%)

Historical Rents in East Boston, Boston, MA

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near East Boston

There are a total of 10 cities nearby East Boston. The average rent in East Boston is currently $3,517 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Boston, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,100 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 30.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA are about 5.99% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.85% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,700	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,500	$3,000	$2,883
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,838	$3,000	$3,781	$3,534
Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,400	$4,000	$3,638
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,750	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,045	$2,950	$3,650	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near East Boston

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near East Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,642 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,642. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Boston's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Boston, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,134 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill 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	$2,953	$3,547	$3,134
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$2,945	$3,348	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,600	$4,100	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,450	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,700	$3,550
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,395	$3,750	$3,550
South End, Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,445	$4,737	$3,563
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,641	$3,000	$3,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,325	$3,000	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,350	$4,427	$3,642
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,500	$4,721	$3,818
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,426	$4,517	$3,865
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,000	$3,400	$3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,870	$4,516	$3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,232	$3,638	$5,600	$3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,005	$4,635	$4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,795	$4,750	$4,158
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,528	$5,955	$4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,425	$4,500

Top Counties Near East Boston

There are a total of 19 counties located by East Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,517. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by East Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Boston, Boston, MA is 30.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Boston, Boston, MA is 9.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA is 5.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,700	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,500	$3,000	$2,883
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,838	$3,000	$3,781	$3,534
Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,400	$4,000	$3,638
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,750	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,045	$2,950	$3,650	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near East Boston

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near East Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,574. A total of 5 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 $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. That's at least $5 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 $2,805 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 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
02128, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,773	$3,325	$3,225
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
02109, Boston, MA	$2,613	$3,316	$4,380	$3,548
02210, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,800	$4,983	$4,100
02114, Boston, MA	$2,715	$3,498	$4,245	$3,695
02111, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,550	$5,189	$3,971
02127, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,765	$4,275
02141, Cambridge, MA	$2,989	$3,340	$3,800	$3,500
02116, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,540	$5,500	$4,031
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,704	$4,507	$4,016

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 $3,200. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $5.29. There are a total of 5 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 $2,773 and an average price per square feet of $4.21. There are a total of 44 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 $3,298 and an average price per square feet of $3.34. There are a total of 60 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 0.10%, 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.