Average Rent in East Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Boston, Boston, MA Rents

East Boston rentals average $2,230 for a studio rental to $4,000 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 March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $105 (-4.47%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,245. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $121 (-4.82%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,388. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.11%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $46 (1.32%) year-over-year from $3,467 to $3,513. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.39%) year-over-year from $4,016 to $4,000. 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 up by 14.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.09	$2,245	$2,350 (-4.47%)	$2,470 (-9.12%)
1 BR	$3.70	$2,388	$2,508 (-4.82%)	$1,992 (19.87%)
2 BR	$3.41	$3,100	$3,167 (-2.11%)	$2,542 (21.97%)
3 BR	$3.22	$3,513	$3,467 (1.32%)	$2,788 (26.01%)
4+ BR	$3.56	$4,000	$4,016 (-0.39%)	$3,300 (21.21%)

Historical Rents in East Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near East Boston

There are a total of 14 cities nearby East Boston. The average rent in East Boston is currently $3,050 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 $1,975, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Boston, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,900 per month.

Let's compare East Boston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Boston, Boston, MA is 25.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA are about 11.90% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,600	$1,850	$2,500	$1,975
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,205	$2,600	$2,565
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,175	$2,600	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,775	$2,300	$2,800	$2,625
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,175	$3,500	$3,595
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,750	$3,713
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,050	$4,000	$3,800
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,750	$3,400	$3,863
Brookline, MA	$2,138	$3,000	$3,650	$3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near East Boston

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near East Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near East Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,638 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,638. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Boston's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Boston, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Boston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,500	$2,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,500	$2,950	$3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,450	$3,900	$3,595
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$2,800	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,750	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,945	$3,575	$4,520	$3,605
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,775	$3,625
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,450	$5,500	$3,650
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,250	$3,515	$4,127	$3,855
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,125	$3,395	$4,450	$3,950
South End, Boston, MA	$2,735	$3,600	$4,210	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,040	$3,590	$4,828	$4,000
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$3,000	$3,950	$4,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,400	$5,500

Top Counties Near East Boston

There are a total of 14 counties located by East Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Quincy, MA, and Chelsea, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,050. 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 $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by East Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Boston, Boston, MA is 25.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Boston, Boston, MA is 5.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Boston, Boston, MA is 11.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,600	$1,850	$2,500	$1,975
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,205	$2,600	$2,565
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,175	$2,600	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,775	$2,300	$2,800	$2,625
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,175	$3,500	$3,595
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,750	$3,713
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,050	$4,000	$3,800
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,750	$3,400	$3,863
Brookline, MA	$2,138	$3,000	$3,650	$3,900

Top Zipcodes Near East Boston

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near East Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,475. 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 $3,973 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,598. 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 East Boston, Boston, MA is $3,036 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,700 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in East Boston, 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	$2,230	$2,425	$3,150	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,500	$5,500	$3,950
02118, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,573	$4,250	$3,973
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,573	$3,000	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - East Boston Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for East Boston, 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 East Boston, 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 East Boston, Boston, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,230 and an average price per square feet of $5.09. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,425 and an average price per square feet of $3.70. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,150 and an average price per square feet of $3.41. There are a total of 64 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Boston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Boston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in East Boston, Boston, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.