Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Commonwealth, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Commonwealth

$3,000/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Commonwealth is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Commonwealth

1,261

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Commonwealth rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Commonwealth have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Commonwealth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Commonwealth is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Commonwealth run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$2,095

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,400

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,950

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,750

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,900

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Commonwealth, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Commonwealth and North Allston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Commonwealth

Median rent price$3,000
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,760
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Commonwealth, Boston, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Commonwealth, Boston, MA

1307 Commonwealth Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Commonwealth apartment for rent in Boston

1307 Commonwealth Ave #8, Boston, MA 02134

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

14 Melvin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Commonwealth condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

1820 Commonwealth Ave #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Commonwealth apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

233 Kelton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Commonwealth house for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Commonwealth, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Commonwealth rental market.

How much is rent in Commonwealth?

The average rent in Commonwealth is $3,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Commonwealth?

Average rent prices in Commonwealth have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Commonwealth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Commonwealth is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Commonwealth?

To comfortably afford rent in Commonwealth, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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