Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02109
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $4,030 (-8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,500+ a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,270 | $3,540 | -7.6% | $2,943–3,597 | $3,091 ±$592 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,370 | $3,710 | -9.2% | $3,033–3,707 | $3,381 ±$303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,030 | $4,410 | -8.6% | $3,627–4,433 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,800 | $5,290 | -9.3% | $4,320–5,280 | $2,750 ±$1,565 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,290 | $5,840 | -9.4% | $4,761–5,819 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,008.
What renters pay in 02109
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02108 | Boston | $3,670 | $3,500+ |
| 02110 | Boston | $4,510 | $3,500+ |
| 02111 | Boston | $3,620 | $2,492 |
| 02113 | Boston | $3,820 | $2,856 |
| 02114 | Boston | $4,380 | $3,500+ |
| 02115 | Boston | $3,600 | $2,601 |
Fair Market Rents across Suffolk County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.