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ZIP 02134

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 17,667·Suffolk County·47th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,123/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,158
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02134 · $3,123
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,650
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,300
3 BR
$3,960
4 BR+
$4,370
Research median
$3,300/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
$37,476/yr
At $3,123/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02134 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,667
Median income
$78,679
Median age
28.5
Renters
87.2%
Age distribution
66.1%
14.5%
Under 186.5%
18–3466.1%
35–5414.5%
55–646.7%
65+6.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
56%
23.4%
White56%
Black6.2%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian23.4%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
74.3%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college9.8%
Bachelor's+74.3%
Housing tenure
12.8%
87.2%
Owner12.8%
Renter87.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02134 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,239 → $3,123
up 39.5%
Income
$70,021 → $78,679
up 12.4%
Population
18,437 → 17,667
down 4.2%
Renter share
84.8% → 87.2%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
76.3% → 74.3%
-2.0 pts
Median age
27.4 → 28.5
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 02134 in Boston, MA has shifted from $2,239 to $3,123, up 39.5% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,021 in 2021 to $78,679 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02134 in Boston, MA losing about 770 residents over the five-year window, down 4.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 84.8% to 87.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 76.3% to 74.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 02134 in Boston, MA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02134 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,123/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($78,679/yr), ZIP 02134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02134 (Boston, MA) is $3,123. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02134's median rent of $3,123/mo is $1,158 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02134 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02134 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #47 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,123/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,123/mo in ZIP 02134. The local median household income is $78,679/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02134?

Rent in ZIP 02134 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02134 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,123/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($78,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02134 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 87.2% of ZIP 02134 households are renters, while 12.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02134 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02134 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02134 is more affordable than Boston overall. At $3,123/mo, it's $346 below the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $3,123/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 02134's median household income ($78,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02134 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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