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ZIP 02108

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 3,794·Suffolk County·45th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,136/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
+$1,171
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02108 · $3,136
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,940
1 BR
$3,090
2 BR
$3,670
3 BR
$4,400
4 BR+
$4,860
Research median
$3,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,632/yr
At $3,136/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.2% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02108 (Boston, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 78.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,794
Median income
$212,928
Median age
36.9
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
39.6%
18.9%
15.1%
20.1%
Under 186.3%
18–3439.6%
35–5418.9%
55–6415.1%
65+20.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.8%
White88.8%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
78.6%
No HS diploma0.6%
HS diploma9.2%
Some college11.6%
Bachelor's+78.6%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02108 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,303 → $3,136
up 36.2%
Income
$151,793 → $212,928
up 40.3%
Population
4,225 → 3,794
down 10.2%
Renter share
53.1% → 49.4%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
73.9% → 78.6%
+4.7 pts
Median age
35.7 → 36.9
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 02108 in Boston, MA paid around $2,303 a month. That figure now sits near $3,136, up 36.2% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $151,793 to $212,928 across the same window, up 40.3% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 02108 in Boston, MA losing about 431 residents over the five-year window, down 10.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.1% to 49.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.9% to 78.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02108 in Boston, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02108 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,136/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,670/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($212,928/yr), ZIP 02108 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02108 (Boston, MA) is $3,136. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02108's median rent of $3,136/mo is $1,171 (60%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02108 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02108 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #45 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,136/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,136/mo in ZIP 02108. The local median household income is $212,928/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02108?

Rent in ZIP 02108 has decreased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02108 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,136/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($212,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02108 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 02108 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02108 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02108 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02108 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,136/mo, it's $333 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,136/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 02108's median household income ($212,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02108 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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