ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 02132

Part of Boston, MA

Pop. 26,444·Suffolk County·71st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,830/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$898

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ZIP 02132 · $2,830

More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,310

1 BR

$2,430

2 BR

$2,880

3 BR

$3,450

4 BR+

$3,810

Research median

$2,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 02132 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 02132 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($138,724) is $3,468 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,450); a 4-bedroom is $3,810.

Rank in Boston

2nd cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Boston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 02170, 8 miles away, rents for 20% less ($2,266/mo), about $6,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02132. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$33,960/yr

At $2,830/mo median

Location

CityBoston

StateMA

CountySuffolk County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02132 (Boston, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,444

Median income

$138,724

Median age

43.2

Renters

29.9%

Age distribution

20%

18.6%

25.7%

16%

19.7%

Under 1820%

18–3418.6%

35–5425.7%

55–6416%

65+19.7%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

72.2%

White72.2%

Black5.2%

Hispanic8.8%

Asian8.6%

Other5.1%

Education (25+)

12.8%

15.6%

66.8%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma12.8%

Some college15.6%

Bachelor's+66.8%

Housing tenure

70.1%

29.9%

Owner70.1%

Renter29.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 02132 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,253 → $2,830

up 25.6%

Income

$114,596 → $138,724

up 21.1%

Population

26,437 → 26,444

up 0.0%

Renter share

29.3% → 29.9%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

62.2% → 66.8%

+4.6 pts

Median age

44.7 → 43.2

-1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 02132 in Boston, MA has shifted from $2,253 to $2,830, up 25.6% since 2022. Household income in the area moved from $114,596 to $138,724 across the same window, up 21.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.2% to 66.8% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02132 in Boston, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02132 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $2,830/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($138,724/yr), ZIP 02132 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02132?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (about $54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,830/mo in ZIP 02132. The local median household income is $138,724/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02132?

Rent in ZIP 02132 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 02132 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02132 is in the middle among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 164 at $2,830/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02132 changed +5.6%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.