Rent in East Boston, MA
A 2-bedroom in East Boston, MA (ZIP 02128) typically rents for about $2,045 a month, with a range of $2,045–$3,008. Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay about 0.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,914 | $1,914–$2,440 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,934 | $1,934–$2,518 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,045 | $2,045–$3,008 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,197 | $2,197–$3,584 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,272 | $2,272–$3,953 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
East Boston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Boston, MA?
- About $2,045 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,045–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Boston, MA?
- About $1,934 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,934–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in East Boston, MA?
- About $2,197 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,197–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in East Boston, MA?
- About $1,914 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,914–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in East Boston, MA?
- About $2,272 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,272–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in East Boston, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay a typical 0.66% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these East Boston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).