Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02127
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $4,160 (+9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,736 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,370 | $3,040 | +10.9% | $3,033–3,707 | $2,324 ±$599 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,480 | $3,190 | +9.1% | $3,132–3,828 | $1,921 ±$328 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,160 | $3,790 | +9.8% | $3,744–4,576 | $3,163 ±$148 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,960 | $4,540 | +9.3% | $4,464–5,456 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,470 | $5,020 | +9% | $4,923–6,017 | $3,494 ±$532 |
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 02127
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02126 | Mattapan | $2,650 | $1,708 |
| 02128 | Boston | $2,900 | $2,045 |
| 02125 | Dorchester | $2,650 | $1,810 |
| 02129 | Charlestown | $3,620 | $2,203 |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center | $2,650 | $1,708 |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain | $3,570 | $2,523 |
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.