Average Rent in Kenmore, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Kenmore, Boston, MA Rents

Kenmore rentals average $2,375 for a studio rental to $7,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $59 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.30%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $333 (-10.47%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $3,808 to $3,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $416 (8.70%) year-over-year from $4,783 to $5,199. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,067 (-27.68%) year-over-year from $7,467 to $5,400. 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 2.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.01	$2,600	$2,567 (1.30%)	$2,210 (17.65%)
1 BR	$59.00	$2,850	$3,183 (-10.47%)	$3,317 (-14.07%)
2 BR	$54.98	$3,725	$3,808 (-2.17%)	$4,033 (-7.64%)
3 BR	$67.59	$5,199	$4,783 (8.70%)	$4,108 (26.55%)
4+ BR	$35.91	$5,400	$7,467 (-27.68%)	$5,300 (1.89%)

Historical Rents in Kenmore, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Kenmore

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Kenmore. The average rent in Kenmore is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kenmore, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,850 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 24.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kenmore, Boston, MA are about 27.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.65% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Kenmore, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,173	$2,700	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,423	$3,000	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,225	$2,900	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,400	$3,308
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,263	$3,520
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$2,038	$2,388	$2,950	$3,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Kenmore

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Kenmore. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Beacon Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA is currently around $3,383 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,383. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Kenmore's average rent, which is actually $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kenmore, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,635 per month. Whereas, at $4,658 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,850	$2,825
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,950	$3,148
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,650	$3,200	$3,250
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,863	$3,300	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,688	$3,420	$3,300
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,650	$3,346
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,300	$3,375
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,383
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,338	$2,800	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,071	$3,900	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,525	$3,450
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,550	$3,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,888	$3,050	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,995	$3,600	$3,598
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,800	$3,950	$3,625
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,715	$3,300	$3,650
West End, Boston, MA	$2,851	$3,515	$4,768	$3,728
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,825	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,460	$3,500	$4,498	$3,790
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$4,375	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,250	$3,350	$4,294	$3,825
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,850
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$2,895	$3,700	$3,850
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$2,773	$3,950	$4,100
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,850	$4,100	$4,248
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,800	$5,500	$4,658

Top Counties Near Kenmore

There are a total of 29 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 $2,850. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Kenmore, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 24.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 23.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kenmore, Boston, MA is 27.52% 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	$1,575	$2,173	$2,700	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,423	$3,000	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,225	$2,900	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,400	$3,308
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,263	$3,520
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$2,038	$2,388	$2,950	$3,925

Top Zipcodes Near Kenmore

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Kenmore, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 15 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 $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,913 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $58 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 $2,580 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,245 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,300	$2,900	$3,998	$3,250
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$4,075	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,075	$3,600	$3,913
02116, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,475	$5,225	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,500	$4,200	$3,790
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,335	$4,413	$3,548
02111, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,500	$4,925	$3,700
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$2,950	$3,000
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,500	$3,600
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$3,725	$3,500

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 $3,400. 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 $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $70.01. There are a total of 16 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $59.00. There are a total of 26 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 $3,725 and an average price per square feet of $54.98. There are a total of 36 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Kenmore, Boston, MA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.