Though citywide rents increased over two percent, the Boston rental market in 2014 was a tale of two sides. Areas such as Back Bay (-5.3%), Beacon Hill (-4.0%) and Downtown Boston (-4.5%) all saw a slight decrease as the market topped out, while less central neighborhoods surged, especially to the south.
Coolidge Corner (+12.3%), Allston (6.3%), and the South End (8.3%) were increasingly popular with renters. Also up were the areas surrounding MIT, including Kendall Square/Area IV (+1%), amidst a slight depression in rents for neighboring East Cambridge (-8.4%).
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