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ZIP 02111

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 8,407·Suffolk County·5th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$4,056/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$2,091
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ZIP 02111 · $4,056
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,970
1 BR
$3,120
2 BR
$3,700
3 BR
$4,440
4 BR+
$4,900
Research median
$3,700/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
$48,672/yr
At $4,056/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02111 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,407
Median income
$87,404
Median age
33.9
Renters
73.8%
Age distribution
12.2%
38.8%
19.2%
18%
Under 1812.2%
18–3438.8%
35–5419.2%
55–6411.7%
65+18%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
37.4%
48.2%
White37.4%
Black2.9%
Hispanic10%
Asian48.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
17.7%
16.1%
57.5%
No HS diploma17.7%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college8.7%
Bachelor's+57.5%
Housing tenure
26.2%
73.8%
Owner26.2%
Renter73.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02111 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,851 → $4,056
up 42.3%
Income
$65,587 → $87,404
up 33.3%
Population
7,841 → 8,407
up 7.2%
Renter share
72.3% → 73.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
58% → 57.5%
-0.5 pts
Median age
31.2 → 33.9
+2.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 02111 in Boston, MA has increased by $1,205 per month, settling near $4,056 after starting the period at $2,851. Household income in the area moved from $65,587 to $87,404 across the same window, up 33.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,841 to 8,407 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. About 73.8% of households rent today, against 72.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02111 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 02111 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $4,056/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,700/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($87,404/yr), ZIP 02111 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02111 (Boston, MA) is $4,056. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02111's median rent of $4,056/mo is $2,091 (106%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02111 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02111 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #5 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $4,056/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $162,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,056/mo in ZIP 02111. The local median household income is $87,404/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02111?

Rent in ZIP 02111 has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02111 is considered expensive for renters. At $4,056/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($87,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02111 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.8% of ZIP 02111 households are renters, while 26.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02111 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02111 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02111 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $4,056/mo, it's $587 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,056/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 02111's median household income ($87,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02111 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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