Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02128
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,900 (+5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,064 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,350 | $2,200 | +6.8% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,914 ±$211 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,430 | $2,310 | +5.2% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,934 ±$186 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,900 | $2,740 | +5.8% | $2,610–3,190 | $2,045 ±$145 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,460 | $3,290 | +5.2% | $3,114–3,806 | $2,197 ±$139 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,810 | $3,630 | +5% | $3,429–4,191 | $2,272 ±$454 |
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 02128
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02127 | Boston | $4,160 | $3,163 |
| 02129 | Charlestown | $3,620 | $2,203 |
| 02126 | Mattapan | $2,650 | $1,708 |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain | $3,570 | $2,523 |
| 02125 | Dorchester | $2,650 | $1,810 |
| 02131 | Roslindale | $2,960 | $2,133 |
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.