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ZIP 02215

Part of Boston, MA
Pop. 24,581·Suffolk County·24th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,534/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,569
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ZIP 02215 · $3,534
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,060
1 BR
$3,220
2 BR
$3,820
3 BR
$4,580
4 BR+
$5,060
Research median
$3,820/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
$42,408/yr
At $3,534/mo median
Location
CityBoston
StateMA
CountySuffolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02215 (Boston, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 82.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,581
Median income
$72,095
Median age
21.6
Renters
91.1%
Age distribution
80.7%
Under 182.3%
18–3480.7%
35–5410.2%
55–642.3%
65+4.5%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
23.7%
White55.8%
Black6.1%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian23.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
82.9%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college6.1%
Bachelor's+82.9%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner8.9%
Renter91.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02215 in Boston, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,529 → $3,534
up 39.7%
Income
$58,466 → $72,095
up 23.3%
Population
25,856 → 24,581
down 4.9%
Renter share
91.1% → 91.1%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
83.4% → 82.9%
-0.5 pts

Rent in ZIP 02215 in Boston, MA has increased 39.7% since 2021, going from about $2,529 per month to roughly $3,534 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02215 in Boston, MA now reports about $72,095, up from $58,466 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.4 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 25,856 to 24,581 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 02215 in Boston, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02215 covers Boston, MA. The median rent here is $3,534/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,820/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($72,095/yr), ZIP 02215 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 02215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02215 (Boston, MA) is $3,534. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02215's median rent of $3,534/mo is $1,569 (80%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02215 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #24 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,534/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $141,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,534/mo in ZIP 02215. The local median household income is $72,095/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02215?

Rent in ZIP 02215 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02215 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,534/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($72,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02215 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.1% of ZIP 02215 households are renters, while 8.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02215 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02215 compare to the rest of Boston?

ZIP 02215 is pricier than Boston as a whole. At $3,534/mo, it's $65 above the Boston citywide median of $3,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,534/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 02215's median household income ($72,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02215 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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