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ZIP 02132

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 26,444·Suffolk County·95th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,726/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$761
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ZIP 02132 · $2,726
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,712/yr
At $2,726/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +0.6% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $114,596 to $138,724 across the same window, up 21.1% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.2% to 66.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02132 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $2,726/mo as of July 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 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02132?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02132 (Boston, MA) is $2,726. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02132 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02132's median rent of $2,726/mo is $761 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02132 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02132 falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #95 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,726/mo.

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 $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,726/mo in ZIP 02132. The local median household income is $138,724/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02132?

Rent in ZIP 02132 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02132 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02132 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,726/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($138,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02132 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02132 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 02132 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02132 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02132 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02132 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $2,726/mo, it's $743 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02132 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02132 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,726/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02132's median household income ($138,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02132 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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