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ZIP 02129

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 20,032·Suffolk County·16th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,615/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$1,650
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02129 · $3,615
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,220
1 BR
$3,380
2 BR
$4,020
3 BR
$4,820
4 BR+
$5,320
Research median
$4,020/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
$43,380/yr
At $3,615/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02129 (Boston, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,032
Median income
$157,247
Median age
35.6
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
19.7%
29.4%
28.5%
14.1%
Under 1819.7%
18–3429.4%
35–5428.5%
55–648.3%
65+14.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.1%
White72.1%
Black6.2%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian8.4%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
71.2%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college10.2%
Bachelor's+71.2%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02129 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,559 → $3,615
up 41.3%
Income
$140,534 → $157,247
up 11.9%
Population
20,411 → 20,032
down 1.9%
Renter share
51.4% → 49.5%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
68.2% → 71.2%
+3.0 pts

Rent in ZIP 02129 in Boston, MA has climbed 41.3% since 2021, going from about $2,559 per month to roughly $3,615 today. Household income in the area moved from $140,534 to $157,247 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.4 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 20,411 to 20,032 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 49.5% of households rent today, against 51.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 68.2% to 71.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02129 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 02129 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,615/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,020/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($157,247/yr), ZIP 02129 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02129?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02129 (Boston, MA) is $3,615. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02129's median rent of $3,615/mo is $1,650 (84%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02129 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02129 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #16 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,615/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02129?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $145,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,615/mo in ZIP 02129. The local median household income is $157,247/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02129?

Rent in ZIP 02129 has increased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02129 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,615/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($157,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02129 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of ZIP 02129 households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02129 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02129 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02129 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $3,615/mo, it's $146 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02129 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,615/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 02129's median household income ($157,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02129 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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