Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Boston, MA 02163
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,870 (-9.8% 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 | $3,100 | $3,440 | -9.9% | $2,790–3,410 | $2,517 ±$1,667 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,250 | $3,610 | -10% | $2,925–3,575 | $3,014 ±$248 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,870 | $4,290 | -9.8% | $3,483–4,257 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,630 | $5,140 | -9.9% | $4,167–5,093 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,120 | $5,680 | -9.9% | $4,608–5,632 | – |
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 02163
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02169 | Quincy | $3,070 | $2,291 |
| 02170 | Quincy | $2,650 | $2,221 |
| 02155 | Medford | $3,330 | $2,482 |
| 02171 | Quincy | $3,170 | $2,449 |
| 02152 | Winthrop | $2,750 | $2,245 |
| 02151 | Revere | $2,720 | $2,001 |
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.