Average Rent in 02118, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02118, Boston, MA Rents

02118 rentals average $2,323 for a studio rental to $5,600 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,830, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,405 (-84.24%) year-over-year from $2,855 to $450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-2.04%) year-over-year from $3,348 to $3,280. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (14.05%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $4,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.51%) year-over-year from $5,517 to $5,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,383 (66.25%) year-over-year from $6,617 to $11,000. 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 down by 53.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 24.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.84 $450 $2,855 (-84.24%) $2,803 (-83.95%)
1 BR $5.11 $3,280 $3,348 (-2.04%) $3,123 (5.04%)
2 BR $4.55 $4,600 $4,033 (14.05%) $3,912 (17.58%)
3 BR $3.97 $5,600 $5,517 (1.51%) $4,333 (29.23%)

Historical Rents in 02118, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02118

There are a total of 15 cities nearby 02118. The average rent in 02118 is currently $2,950 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 $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02118, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 per month.

Let's compare 02118, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02118, Boston, MA is 19.27% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA are about 34.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near 02118, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,748 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,600 $2,150 $2,680 $2,640
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,225 $2,675 $2,800
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,675 $3,000
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,438
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,350 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,748 $2,875 $4,000 $4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 02118

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near 02118. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near 02118, Boston, MA is currently around $3,776 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,776. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02118, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02118. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $300 $2,350 $3,000 $2,900
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $3,400
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,200 $4,001 $3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,695 $3,400 $5,800 $3,750
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A N/A $2,750 $3,750
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,250 $3,025 $3,750
West End, Boston, MA $2,738 $3,358 $4,533 $3,803
South End, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,310 $4,238 $3,818
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,140 $3,213 $4,000 $3,900
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,023 $3,945 $5,400 $4,163
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,900 $4,150 $4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,650 $3,750 $6,000

Top Counties Near 02118

There are a total of 12 counties located by 02118, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,950. 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 $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by 02118, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02118, Boston, MA is 19.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02118, Boston, MA is 30.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02118, Boston, MA is 34.50% 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 $1,700 $2,300 $2,748 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,600 $2,150 $2,680 $2,640
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,225 $2,675 $2,800
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,675 $3,000
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,438
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,350 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,748 $2,875 $4,000 $4,200

Top Zipcodes Near 02118

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near 02118, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,065. A total of 2 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 $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,680. 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 02118, Boston, MA is $2,525 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in 02118, 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 $2,000 $2,400 $3,100 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,400 $5,500 $4,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065

Frequently Asked Questions - 02118 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02118, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for 02118, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,830. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 02118, 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 02118, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,323 and an average price per square feet of $5.84. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,320 and an average price per square feet of $5.11. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02118, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,275 and an average price per square feet of $4.55. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02118.
How have rent prices in 02118, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 02118, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.84%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 02118, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in 02118, Boston, MA is around $3,064/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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