Average Rent in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Telegraph Hill rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $6,288 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,300, or roughly $54 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $267 (9.76%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $98 (3.42%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $2,948. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (6.43%) year-over-year from $3,758 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $375 (7.77%) year-over-year from $4,825 to $5,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $475 (7.95%) year-over-year from $5,975 to $6,450. 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 6.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $64.29 $3,000 $2,733 (9.76%) $2,208 (35.85%)
1 BR $58.27 $2,948 $2,850 (3.42%) $2,567 (14.84%)
2 BR $51.60 $4,000 $3,758 (6.43%) $3,458 (15.66%)
3 BR $49.29 $5,200 $4,825 (7.77%) $4,450 (16.85%)
4+ BR $54.27 $6,450 $5,975 (7.95%) $5,333 (20.94%)

Historical Rents in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Telegraph Hill

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Telegraph Hill. The average rent in Telegraph Hill is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,350 per month.

Let's compare Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is 40.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA are about 30.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.83% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,575 $2,250 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,675 $2,263 $2,600 $2,600
Revere, MA $1,800 $2,200 $2,745 $2,695
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,198 $2,700 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,050 $2,500 $2,700
Boston, MA $2,495 $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,850 $3,350 $3,700
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,035 $3,900 $3,853
Brookline, MA $2,475 $3,000 $3,800 $3,873

Top Neighborhoods Near Telegraph Hill

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Telegraph Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Jeffries Point - Airport, Eagle Hill, and Harbor View - Orient Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 total neighborhoods in or near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 42 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Telegraph Hill's average rent, which is actually $4,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Telegraph Hill, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,800 average rent per month, Chinatown - Leather District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Telegraph Hill. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA N/A $2,700 $2,950 $3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,400 $2,975 $3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,325 $3,096 $3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,750 $3,048 $3,100
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA $900 $2,400 $2,825 $3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,998 $3,200
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $5,338 $3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA $1,650 $2,950 $3,325 $3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,900 $3,875 $3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,350 $3,325
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,693 $3,400 $3,500
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,950 $3,600 $3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $3,050 $3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,600 $3,748
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,450 $2,978 $4,000 $3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,393 $3,350 $4,200 $3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA $2,000 $3,250 $3,800 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,510 $3,600 $4,620 $3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,950 $3,600 $3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,195 $3,500 $3,850
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,498 $2,450 $3,200 $3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,050 $2,550 $3,350 $3,900
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,225 $4,000 $4,000
West End, Boston, MA $2,902 $3,815 $5,303 $4,025
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,200 $4,050
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,300 $3,550 $4,300 $4,395
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,525 $2,988 $3,948 $4,485
City Point, Boston, MA $2,498 $3,350 $4,300 $4,625
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,250 $3,775 $5,310 $4,783
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,600 $4,300 $6,255 $4,800

Top Counties Near Telegraph Hill

There are a total of 26 counties located by Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 25 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 $5,350, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is 40.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is 22.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is 30.69% 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 $2,250 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,675 $2,263 $2,600 $2,600
Revere, MA $1,800 $2,200 $2,745 $2,695
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,198 $2,700 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,050 $2,500 $2,700
Boston, MA $2,495 $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,850 $3,350 $3,700
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,035 $3,900 $3,853
Brookline, MA $2,475 $3,000 $3,800 $3,873

Top Zipcodes Near Telegraph Hill

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 24 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,700 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is $2,693 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,198 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02127, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,125 $4,000 $4,300
02111, Boston, MA $1,600 $4,095 $5,200 $4,700
02125, Boston, MA $2,220 $2,693 $3,150 $3,400
02118, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $4,200 $3,733
02116, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,300 $5,400 $3,450
02114, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,430 $4,445 $3,700
02120, Boston, MA $2,225 $3,198 $3,600 $4,150
02115, Boston, MA $2,525 $3,095 $4,100 $3,225
02128, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,573 $3,000 $3,000
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,800 $3,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Telegraph Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Telegraph Hill, 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 Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $64.29. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Telegraph Hill.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $58.27. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Telegraph Hill.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $51.60. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Telegraph Hill.
How have rent prices in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA is around $3,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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