Average Rent in 02116, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02116, Boston, MA Rents

02116 rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $15,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $6 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.27%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $2,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.50%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.33%) year-over-year from $5,017 to $5,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,083 (30.12%) year-over-year from $6,917 to $9,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,418 (-28.68%) year-over-year from $11,918 to $8,500. 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 up by 6.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 47.42% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.29 $2,850 $2,733 (4.27%) $1,853 (53.85%)
1 BR $5.52 $3,350 $3,333 (0.50%) $2,782 (20.43%)
2 BR $5.08 $5,000 $5,017 (-0.33%) $4,858 (2.92%)
3 BR $6.26 $9,000 $6,917 (30.12%) $5,333 (68.75%)
4+ BR $7.14 $8,500 $11,918 (-28.68%) $11,500 (-26.09%)

Historical Rents in 02116, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02116

There are a total of 14 cities nearby 02116. The average rent in 02116 is currently $3,021 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02116, Boston, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 per month.

Let's compare 02116, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02116, Boston, MA is 40.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02116, Boston, MA are about 46.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 69.51% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near 02116, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,200 $2,800 $2,600
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,625 $2,700
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,800 $2,775
Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,743 $3,000 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,134 $2,800 $3,300 $3,400
Medford, MA $1,410 $2,000 $2,800 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,150 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,973 $2,350 $2,800 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,800 $3,750 $3,700
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,100 $4,020 $3,708

Top Neighborhoods Near 02116

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near 02116. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near 02116, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near 02116, Boston, MA is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02116, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,600 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02116. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $175 $2,425 $2,900 $3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $210 $2,700 $3,595 $3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $2,800 $3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,200 $3,725 $3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,230 $3,435 $4,166 $3,778
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,748 $3,450 $5,350 $3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,085 $2,750 $3,800 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,835 $3,485 $4,210 $3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,040 $3,840 $4,675 $4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,803 $3,250 $4,500 $4,118
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,238 $3,050 $3,700 $5,600

Top Counties Near 02116

There are a total of 11 counties located by 02116, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,021. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by 02116, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02116, Boston, MA is 40.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02116, Boston, MA is 35.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02116, Boston, MA is 46.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,200 $2,800 $2,600
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,625 $2,700
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,800 $2,775
Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,743 $3,000 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,134 $2,800 $3,300 $3,400
Medford, MA $1,410 $2,000 $2,800 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,150 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,973 $2,350 $2,800 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,800 $3,750 $3,700
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,100 $4,020 $3,708

Top Zipcodes Near 02116

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near 02116, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,995 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,600. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02116, Boston, MA is $2,743 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in 02116, 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 $2,275 $2,375 $3,000 $3,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,815 $3,500 $4,230 $3,995
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,600 $2,743 $3,000 $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - 02116 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02116, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for 02116, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 02116, 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 02116, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in 02116, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $6.29. There are a total of 19 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02116.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02116, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,475 and an average price per square feet of $5.52. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02116.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02116, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,200 and an average price per square feet of $5.08. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02116.
How have rent prices in 02116, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 02116, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02116, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02116, Boston, MA is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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