Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $175 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $4 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 decreased by $1,792 (-91.10%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (3.96%) year-over-year from $2,357 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (6.31%) year-over-year from $2,775 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (1.71%) year-over-year from $3,758 to $3,823. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.03%) year-over-year from $4,798 to $4,800. 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 88.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.13% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.67 $175 $1,967 (-91.10%) $1,217 (-85.62%)
1 BR $3.95 $2,450 $2,357 (3.96%) $1,960 (25.00%)
2 BR $3.44 $2,950 $2,775 (6.31%) $2,315 (27.43%)
3 BR $3.60 $3,823 $3,758 (1.71%) $3,033 (26.02%)
4+ BR $3.50 $4,800 $4,798 (0.03%) $4,133 (16.13%)

Historical Rents in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Commonwealth. The average rent in Commonwealth is currently $3,021 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 $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 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 914.29% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.22% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 3.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.73% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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
Waltham, MA N/A $2,300 $2,950 $3,043
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 Commonwealth

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, Columbia Point, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is currently around $3,800 per month. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's has the most affordable average rent at $3,300 per month. Whereas, at $5,600 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
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
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,085 $2,750 $3,800 $3,800
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,748 $3,450 $5,350 $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 Commonwealth

There are a total of 10 counties located by Commonwealth, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,021. 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 $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 914.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 7.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 3.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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
Waltham, MA N/A $2,300 $2,950 $3,043
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 Commonwealth

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,498. 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 $2,708. 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 Commonwealth, Boston, MA is $3,109 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,615 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. 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 $2,600 $2,743 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,475 $5,200 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,815 $3,500 $4,230 $3,995
02128, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,375 $3,000 $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 $3,000. 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 $175 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. 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 $2,425 and an average price per square feet of $3.95. There are a total of 18 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. There are a total of 35 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 -0.91%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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