Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02118
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,040 (+15.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,968 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,470 | $2,110 | +17.1% | $2,223–2,717 | $1,711 ±$530 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,540 | $2,210 | +14.9% | $2,286–2,794 | $2,376 ±$338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,040 | $2,630 | +15.6% | $2,736–3,344 | $1,879 ±$863 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,620 | $3,150 | +14.9% | $3,258–3,982 | $1,378 ±$590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,000 | $3,480 | +14.9% | $3,600–4,400 | – |
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 02118
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02119 | Roxbury | $2,650 | $1,663 |
| 02116 | Boston | $4,130 | $3,455 |
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing | $2,870 | $1,210 |
| 02115 | Boston | $3,600 | $2,601 |
| 02121 | Dorchester | $2,650 | $992 |
| 02114 | Boston | $4,380 | $3,500+ |
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.