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ZIP 02113

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 6,385·Suffolk County·38th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,234/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
+$1,269
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ZIP 02113 · $3,234
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,890
1 BR
$3,030
2 BR
$3,600
3 BR
$4,320
4 BR+
$4,770
Research median
$3,600/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
$38,808/yr
At $3,234/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02113 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,385
Median income
$113,314
Median age
29.4
Renters
84.4%
Age distribution
63.8%
18.4%
Under 181.6%
18–3463.8%
35–5418.4%
55–646.4%
65+9.9%
Gender
40.2%
59.8%
Male40.2%
Female59.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.3%
White90.3%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
82.6%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma6.9%
Some college8.1%
Bachelor's+82.6%
Housing tenure
15.6%
84.4%
Owner15.6%
Renter84.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02113 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,331 → $3,234
up 38.7%
Income
$100,613 → $113,314
up 12.6%
Population
6,726 → 6,385
down 5.1%
Renter share
84.4% → 84.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
80.7% → 82.6%
+1.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 02113 in Boston, MA has increased from $2,331 to $3,234, a 38.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $100,613 to $113,314 across the same window, up 12.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 6,726 residents to roughly 6,385. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02113 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 02113 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,234/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,600/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($113,314/yr), ZIP 02113 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02113?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02113 (Boston, MA) is $3,234. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02113 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02113's median rent of $3,234/mo is $1,269 (65%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02113 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02113 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #38 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,234/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02113?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,234/mo in ZIP 02113. The local median household income is $113,314/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02113?

Rent in ZIP 02113 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02113 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02113 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,234/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($113,314/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02113 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02113 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.4% of ZIP 02113 households are renters, while 15.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02113 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02113 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02113 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,234/mo, it's $235 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02113 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02113 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,234/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 02113's median household income ($113,314/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02113 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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