Average Rent in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA Rents

Harbor View - Orient Heights rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $3,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $506 (-22.93%) year-over-year from $2,206 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $492 (-19.66%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,009. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-1.05%) year-over-year from $2,931 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-8.63%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $483 (-12.13%) year-over-year from $3,983 to $3,500. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.67	$1,700	$2,206 (-22.93%)	$2,475 (-31.31%)
1 BR	$41.23	$2,009	$2,500 (-19.66%)	$2,171 (-7.48%)
2 BR	$32.86	$2,900	$2,931 (-1.05%)	$2,800 (3.58%)
3 BR	$29.50	$3,000	$3,283 (-8.63%)	$3,217 (-6.74%)
4+ BR	$34.45	$3,500	$3,983 (-12.13%)	$4,250 (-17.65%)

Historical Rents in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Harbor View - Orient Heights

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Harbor View - Orient Heights. The average rent in Harbor View - Orient Heights is currently $2,625 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is 1.10% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA are about 7.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Harbor View - Orient Heights

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is currently around $3,173 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,173. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harbor View - Orient Heights's average rent, which is only $2,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights. 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	$2,225	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near Harbor View - Orient Heights

There are a total of 25 counties located by Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Lynn, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is 2.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is 7.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is 7.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Harbor View - Orient Heights

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 12 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 $1,700 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 $1,900. 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 Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is $2,350 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Harbor View - Orient Heights, 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	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
02149, Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02111, Boston, MA	$2,975	$3,775	$4,300	$3,943
02148, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Harbor View - Orient Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Harbor View - Orient Heights, 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 Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $50.67. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harbor View - Orient Heights.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,009 and an average price per square feet of $41.23. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harbor View - Orient Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $32.86. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harbor View - Orient Heights.

How have rent prices in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA is around $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.