Average Rent in Kenmore, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Kenmore, Boston, MA Rents

Kenmore rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,227, or roughly $52 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 increased by $418 (22.23%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $883 (-25.00%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-7.37%) year-over-year from $3,833 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,542 (68.54%) year-over-year from $3,708 to $6,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,933 (-34.78%) year-over-year from $8,433 to $5,500. 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 6.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.67	$2,300	$1,882 (22.23%)	$2,052 (12.10%)
1 BR	$51.72	$2,650	$3,533 (-25.00%)	$3,158 (-16.09%)
2 BR	$48.00	$3,550	$3,833 (-7.37%)	$4,375 (-18.86%)
3 BR	$58.87	$6,250	$3,708 (68.54%)	$3,758 (66.33%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,500	$8,433 (-34.78%)	$6,467 (-14.95%)

Historical Rents in Kenmore, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Kenmore

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Kenmore. The average rent in Kenmore is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kenmore, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Kenmore, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 31.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.02% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kenmore, Boston, MA are about 25.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Kenmore, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,195
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,825	$2,973
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,755	$2,250	$2,900	$3,173
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,878	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,900	$3,625
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Kenmore

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Kenmore. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA is currently around $3,138 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,138. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Kenmore's average rent, which is actually $3,227. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,850 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kenmore. 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	$2,350
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,600	$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	$2,475	$2,825	$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	$2,925
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,000	$2,925	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,875	$3,050
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$3,100	$3,175
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,513	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,650	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,851	$3,480	$3,268
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,550	$3,850	$3,360
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,028	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,675	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,798
South End, Boston, MA	$2,738	$3,420	$4,250	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,263	$3,445	$4,500	$4,300
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,755	$5,055	$4,850

Top Counties Near Kenmore

There are a total of 25 counties located by Kenmore, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 21 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 $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Kenmore, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 29.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 18.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 24.08% 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	$2,195
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,825	$2,973
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,755	$2,250	$2,900	$3,173
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,878	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,900	$3,625
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,750	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Kenmore

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,986. A total of 14 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 $3,975 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,913. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA is $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $41 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 Kenmore, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,550	$2,940
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,300	$3,450
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,588	$5,750	$3,975
02118, Boston, MA	$2,738	$3,348	$4,055	$3,650
02114, Boston, MA	$2,540	$3,200	$4,255	$3,390
02111, Boston, MA	$2,975	$3,768	$4,300	$3,950
02135, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,400
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,650	$3,600	$3,500
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Kenmore Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Kenmore, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,227. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kenmore, 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 Kenmore, Boston, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $54.67. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kenmore.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,623 and an average price per square feet of $51.72. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kenmore.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $48.00. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kenmore.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Kenmore, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.69% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Kenmore, Boston, MA is around $2,582/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.