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ZIP 02114

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 14,418·Suffolk County·19th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,574/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$1,609
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ZIP 02114 · $3,574
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,540
1 BR
$3,710
2 BR
$4,410
3 BR
$5,290
4 BR+
$5,840
Research median
$4,410/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
$42,888/yr
At $3,574/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02114 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 85.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,418
Median income
$132,210
Median age
33.3
Renters
77.9%
Age distribution
44.9%
24.9%
13.1%
Under 188%
18–3444.9%
35–5424.9%
55–649.1%
65+13.1%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
White71.3%
Black3%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian11.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
85.3%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma5.3%
Some college7.1%
Bachelor's+85.3%
Housing tenure
22.1%
77.9%
Owner22.1%
Renter77.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02114 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,751 → $3,574
up 29.9%
Income
$118,125 → $132,210
up 11.9%
Population
13,401 → 14,418
up 7.6%
Renter share
76.9% → 77.9%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
82.9% → 85.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
33.8 → 33.3
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 02114 in Boston, MA has shifted from $2,751 to $3,574, up 29.9% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02114 in Boston, MA now reports about $132,210, up from $118,125 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02114 in Boston, MA adding about 1,017 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 82.9% to 85.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 02114 in Boston, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02114 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,574/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,410/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($132,210/yr), ZIP 02114 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02114?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02114 (Boston, MA) is $3,574. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02114 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02114's median rent of $3,574/mo is $1,609 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02114 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02114 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #19 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,574/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02114?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,574/mo in ZIP 02114. The local median household income is $132,210/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02114?

Rent in ZIP 02114 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02114 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02114 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,574/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($132,210/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02114 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02114 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.9% of ZIP 02114 households are renters, while 22.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02114 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02114 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02114 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $3,574/mo, it's $105 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02114 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02114 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,574/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 02114's median household income ($132,210/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02114 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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