Average Rent in 02134, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02134, Boston, MA Rents

02134 rentals average $1,148 for a studio rental to $5,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,775, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,698 (-84.98%) year-over-year from $1,998 to $300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,382 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $343 (11.42%) year-over-year from $3,007 to $3,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $592 (16.28%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $4,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $508 (10.08%) year-over-year from $5,042 to $5,550. 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 83.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.74	$300	$1,998 (-84.98%)	$1,217 (-75.34%)
1 BR	$5.45	$2,550	$2,382 (7.07%)	$2,070 (23.19%)
2 BR	$3.49	$3,350	$3,007 (11.42%)	$2,350 (42.55%)
3 BR	$3.40	$4,225	$3,633 (16.28%)	$3,000 (40.83%)
4+ BR	$3.10	$5,550	$5,042 (10.08%)	$4,550 (21.98%)

Historical Rents in 02134, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near 02134

There are a total of 14 cities nearby 02134. The average rent in 02134 is currently $2,981 per month. A total of 13 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 02134, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare 02134, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02134, Boston, MA is 61.87% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02134, Boston, MA are about 14.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near 02134, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,550	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,865	$2,200	$2,995	$2,850
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,523	$2,905	$2,963
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,425	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near 02134

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near 02134. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Back Bay, and West End. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near 02134, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near 02134, Boston, MA is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02134, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,075 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02134. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$238	$2,350	$3,000	$3,075
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,400	$5,500	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,885	$3,490	$4,455	$3,543
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,200	$3,625	$3,618
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,280	$3,500	$4,157	$3,670
South End, Boston, MA	$2,760	$3,255	$4,495	$3,700
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,750	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,925	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,935	$4,685	$4,010
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,023	$3,225	$4,350	$4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,750	$5,500

Top Counties Near 02134

There are a total of 11 counties located by 02134, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,981. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 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 $3,950, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by 02134, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02134, Boston, MA is 61.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02134, Boston, MA is 11.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02134, Boston, MA is 14.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,550	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,865	$2,200	$2,995	$2,850
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,523	$2,905	$2,963
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,425	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near 02134

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near 02134, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,403. 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 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,533. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02134, Boston, MA is $3,040 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,838 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in 02134, 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	$2,450	$2,400	$3,175	$3,100
02116, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,375	$5,200	$4,015
02118, Boston, MA	$2,043	$3,280	$4,500	$3,705
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - 02134 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02134, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02134, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,775. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02134, 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 02134, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,148 and an average price per square feet of $3.74. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $5.45. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02134, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.49. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02134.

How have rent prices in 02134, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02134, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.85%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02134, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02134, Boston, MA is around $3,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.