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ZIP 02122

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 23,479·Suffolk County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,184/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,219
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ZIP 02122 · $3,184
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,360
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,710
Research median
$2,800/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
$38,208/yr
At $3,184/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02122 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,479
Median income
$86,150
Median age
37.8
Renters
55.2%
Age distribution
17.5%
27.1%
28.8%
15.2%
Under 1817.5%
18–3427.1%
35–5428.8%
55–6411.5%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
36%
25.2%
15.7%
13.4%
White36%
Black25.2%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian13.4%
Other9.7%
Education (25+)
20.5%
23.6%
17.1%
38.8%
No HS diploma20.5%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college17.1%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
44.8%
55.2%
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02122 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,138 → $3,184
up 48.9%
Income
$77,081 → $86,150
up 11.8%
Population
23,747 → 23,479
down 1.1%
Renter share
57.9% → 55.2%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 38.8%
+4.4 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.8
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 02122 in Boston, MA paid around $2,138 a month. That figure now sits near $3,184, up 48.9% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,081 in 2021 to $86,150 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02122 in Boston, MA losing about 268 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 57.9% to 55.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.4% to 38.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 02122 in Boston, MA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02122 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,184/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($86,150/yr), ZIP 02122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02122 (Boston, MA) is $3,184. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02122's median rent of $3,184/mo is $1,219 (62%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02122 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #42 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,184/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,184/mo in ZIP 02122. The local median household income is $86,150/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02122?

Rent in ZIP 02122 has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02122 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,184/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($86,150/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02122 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.2% of ZIP 02122 households are renters, while 44.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02122 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02122 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02122 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,184/mo, it's $285 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $3,184/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 02122's median household income ($86,150/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02122 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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