Average Rent in 02116, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02116, Boston, MA Rents

02116 rentals average $2,800 for a studio rental to $15,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,250, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $308 (12.13%) year-over-year from $2,542 to $2,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-6.80%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-3.86%) year-over-year from $5,617 to $5,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $883 (9.69%) year-over-year from $9,117 to $10,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,617 (31.77%) year-over-year from $11,383 to $15,000. 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 14.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 44.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 52.81% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.24 $2,850 $2,542 (12.13%) $2,073 (37.46%)
1 BR $5.19 $3,200 $3,433 (-6.80%) $2,917 (9.71%)
2 BR $4.69 $5,400 $5,617 (-3.86%) $4,577 (17.98%)
3 BR $5.24 $10,000 $9,117 (9.69%) $5,878 (70.13%)
4+ BR $7.14 $15,000 $11,383 (31.77%) $8,375 (79.10%)

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 $2,995 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 $1,980, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02116, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,900 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 42.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02116, Boston, MA are about 42.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.44% 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 $1,650 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,800
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,900 $2,725 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,330 $2,470 $3,200 $3,250
Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,400 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $300 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,795 $2,288 $3,000 $3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 02116

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near 02116. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Columbia Point, and Coolidge Corner. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near 02116, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near 02116, Boston, MA is currently around $3,633 per month. A total of 11 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 $2,725 per month. Whereas, at $4,350 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway 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 $1,800 $2,250 $2,850 $2,725
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,800 $2,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,335 $2,725 $3,300 $3,400
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,475 $2,895 $4,650 $3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,475 $3,700 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,783 $3,448 $4,770 $3,571
North End, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $4,200 $3,695
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,180 $3,450 $3,909 $3,715
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,400 $4,600 $3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,800 $5,350 $4,148
South End, Boston, MA $2,284 $3,450 $4,400 $4,160
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,075 $3,725 $4,225 $4,350

Top Counties Near 02116

There are a total of 12 counties located by 02116, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Malden, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,995. 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 $1,980. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02116, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02116, Boston, MA is 42.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02116, Boston, MA is 27.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02116, Boston, MA is 42.22% 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 $1,650 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,800
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,900 $2,725 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,330 $2,470 $3,200 $3,250
Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,400 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $300 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,795 $2,288 $3,000 $3,900

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 $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,367. 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 $2,640 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,950 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 $2,200 $2,538 $2,950 $2,800
02118, Boston, MA $1,367 $3,450 $4,400 $4,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $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 $4,250. 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $6.24. There are a total of 17 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 $3,238 and an average price per square feet of $5.19. There are a total of 40 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 $4,998 and an average price per square feet of $4.69. There are a total of 38 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 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02116, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02116, Boston, MA is around $3,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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