Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02116
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $4,130 (-1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,375 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,350 | $3,340 | +0.3% | $3,015–3,685 | $1,921 ±$204 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,460 | $3,510 | -1.4% | $3,114–3,806 | $2,359 ±$321 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,130 | $4,170 | -1% | $3,717–4,543 | $3,455 ±$576 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,920 | $5,000 | -1.6% | $4,428–5,412 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,430 | $5,520 | -1.6% | $4,887–5,973 | – |
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 02116
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02115 | Boston | $3,600 | $2,601 |
| 02114 | Boston | $4,380 | $3,500+ |
| 02118 | Boston | $3,040 | $1,879 |
| 02113 | Boston | $3,820 | $2,856 |
| 02119 | Roxbury | $2,650 | $1,663 |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing | $2,870 | $1,210 |
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.