Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $300 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,650 (-84.62%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $227 (9.97%) year-over-year from $2,273 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $292 (10.77%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (6.21%) year-over-year from $3,625 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $298 (-6.22%) year-over-year from $4,798 to $4,500. 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 down by 79.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.91	$300	$1,950 (-84.62%)	$1,521 (-80.27%)
1 BR	$3.75	$2,500	$2,273 (9.97%)	$1,925 (29.87%)
2 BR	$3.56	$3,000	$2,708 (10.77%)	$2,307 (30.06%)
3 BR	$3.36	$3,850	$3,625 (6.21%)	$2,950 (30.51%)
4+ BR	$3.50	$4,500	$4,798 (-6.22%)	$4,100 (9.76%)

Historical Rents in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Commonwealth. The average rent in Commonwealth is currently $2,950 per month. A total of 7 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 per month.

Let's compare Commonwealth, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 525.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 6.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.93% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,500	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,875	$2,225	$2,675	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,530	$2,950	$2,950
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
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,748	$2,875	$4,000	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, and Washington Park. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is currently around $3,803 per month. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,803. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Commonwealth. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$3,025	$3,750
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,695	$3,400	$5,800	$3,750
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,750	$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 Commonwealth

There are a total of 11 counties located by Commonwealth, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,950. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 525.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 2.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 6.67% 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	$1,750	$2,150	$2,500	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,875	$2,225	$2,675	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,530	$2,950	$2,950
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
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,748	$2,875	$4,000	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,448.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Commonwealth, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,680	$2,525	$3,050	$3,065
02116, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,400	$5,500	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,323	$3,320	$4,275	$3,830
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,100	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Commonwealth Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Commonwealth, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $300 and an average price per square feet of $3.91. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.75. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.56. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Commonwealth.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Commonwealth, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.85%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.