Average Rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Commonwealth, Boston, MA Rents

Commonwealth rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.25%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $148 (6.27%) year-over-year from $2,353 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (4.78%) year-over-year from $2,792 to $2,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $307 (8.31%) year-over-year from $3,691 to $3,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (1.94%) year-over-year from $4,807 to $4,900. 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 35.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.50% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.90 $1,995 $2,000 (-0.25%) $683 (191.95%)
1 BR $5.17 $2,500 $2,353 (6.27%) $1,993 (25.42%)
2 BR $3.63 $2,925 $2,792 (4.78%) $2,250 (30.00%)
3 BR $4.00 $3,998 $3,691 (8.31%) $3,033 (31.79%)
4+ BR $3.50 $4,900 $4,807 (1.94%) $4,217 (16.21%)

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 $3,000 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,098, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,998 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 2.63% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA are about 5.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.02% 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
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Waltham, MA N/A $2,325 $3,432 $3,348
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Newton, MA $1,300 $2,425 $3,000 $3,800
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850
Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,900 $3,695 $3,998

Top Neighborhoods Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth. Some of these neighborhoods include Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Boston, MA is currently around $3,747 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,747. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Commonwealth's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Commonwealth, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 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
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,000 $3,650 $3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,000 $2,950 $3,400
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,975 $4,200 $3,475
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,100 $3,798 $3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,105 $2,575 $3,825 $3,585
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $3,013 $3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,825 $2,800 $3,600
West End, Boston, MA $3,010 $3,610 $4,550 $3,720
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,235 $3,503 $4,242 $3,775
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,500 $5,875 $3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,850 $3,805 $3,850
South End, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,575 $4,150 $3,875
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,703 $3,695 $5,500 $3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,115 $3,695 $4,885 $3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,505 $3,200 $4,700 $4,075
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $5,400

Top Counties Near Commonwealth

There are a total of 16 counties located by Commonwealth, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,098. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,998, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 2.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 7.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 5.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Waltham, MA N/A $2,325 $3,432 $3,348
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Newton, MA $1,300 $2,425 $3,000 $3,800
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850
Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,900 $3,695 $3,998

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 $3,400. 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 $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,650. That's at least $6 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 $3,056 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,638 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 $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,675 $5,775 $4,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,675 $3,513 $4,150 $3,800
02128, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,500 $3,125 $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 $3,500. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.90. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $5.17. There are a total of 22 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 $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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