{"id":145796,"date":"2026-02-04T03:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=145796"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:46:21","slug":"new-apartments-in-boston-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/new-apartments-in-boston-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the top zip codes in Boston for new apartments?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Boston has added approximately 25,625 new apartments across 26 zip codes over the last decade. Construction has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/new-apartment-construction\/\">heavily concentrated<\/a> in several key neighborhoods, including the Seaport District, South End, and West End, as well as student-heavy areas like Brighton and Fenway. These developments provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\" rel=\"\">modern living options<\/a> near the city\u2019s premier medical, educational, and biotech hubs.<\/p>\n<p>But which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/boston-ma\/\">Boston<\/a> zip codes added the most apartments?<\/p>\n<p><noscript><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/noscript><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/vVJFl\/full.png\" alt=\"Top 5 Zipcodes for New Apartments in Portland, OR (Table)\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where apartment construction concentrated in the last decade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip code 02210<\/strong> added 2,842 new apartments, the most in the metro area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 02118<\/strong> gained 2,394 new rentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 02114<\/strong> welcomed 2,331 new apartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 02135<\/strong> added 2,044 new rentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 02215<\/strong> built 1,752 new apartments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/\">Boston<\/a> offers high-quality urban living, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/ma\/boston\/\" rel=\"\">cost of living here<\/a> is about 1 percent lower than the state average and roughly 46% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">To help renters navigate these options, here\u2019s a detailed look at the zip codes where recent construction is most active.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">2,842 new apartments put zip code 02210 at the top of Boston\u2019s construction list<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/02210-ma\/\">Zip code 02210<\/a>, covering the Seaport District (also known as the Innovation District), added 2,842 new apartments across eight developments since 2015. This area has seen a dramatic transformation from an industrial zone into a district of modern glass-and-steel towers. Residents have access to Silver Line bus rapid transit, which connects to South Station and the Red Line.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770205039602!6m8!1m7!1swThI06005pxClbWDeajl9w!2m2!1d42.35089021821669!2d-71.04621539921642!3f3.6851264834664583!4f21.242767704201!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Major nearby employers include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Mass General Brigham administrative offices, and numerous financial and technology companies located in the Innovation and Financial Districts.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 02118 added 2,394 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/02118-ma\/\">Zip code 02118<\/a> gained 2,394 new units across eight properties, blending new construction with its historic Victorian rowhouse character. The neighborhood is served by the Orange Line (Back Bay, Massachusetts Avenue, and Ruggles stations) and the Silver Line along Washington Street.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770205164901!6m8!1m7!1s66gmEIPWqC8dEjFjDt98hw!2m2!1d42.34050821218514!2d-71.07401913313987!3f343.0215593329302!4f1.5896887383761822!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">It is a prime location for professionals working at Boston Medical Center (located within the neighborhood) and those commuting to the Longwood Medical Area or downtown.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">2,331 new apartments expand housing options in zip code 02114<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/02114-ma\/\">Zip code 02114<\/a> added 2,331 new apartments across six communities. This neighborhood offers exceptional transit access via the Red Line (Charles\/MGH), Green Line (North Station and Science Park), and Orange Line (North Station).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770205242311!6m8!1m7!1shQVhKwawJ9dNnUah9ixlUw!2m2!1d42.36526194567689!2d-71.06439252902922!3f107.50643144962118!4f17.784444404879906!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">It is a preferred location for employees of Massachusetts General Hospital (the city\u2019s largest private employer) and those working in state and federal government offices at Government Center.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 02135 delivers 2,044 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/02135-ma\/\">Zip code 02135<\/a> constructed 2,044 new units across 12 developments, serving as a primary housing hub for students and young professionals. Public transportation includes the Green Line B and C branches, though service can be slower than on other subway lines.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770205353215!6m8!1m7!1sQh9tzEAifjuzZJPjJvbpHw!2m2!1d42.34994812309803!2d-71.15199883194494!3f221.42532863171394!4f11.07490780886043!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Major job centers and institutions nearby include Boston University, Boston College, and St. Elizabeth\u2019s Medical Center.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">1,752 new apartments grow zip code 02215\u2019s inventory<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/02215-ma\/\">Zip code 02215<\/a> added 1,752 new apartments in six buildings, centered around its dense cultural and educational institutions. The neighborhood is a major transit hub where the Green Line B, C, and D branches converge at Kenmore Square.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770205510325!6m8!1m7!1s-o1hP41dNanoFs5bqF0ewg!2m2!1d42.34681802381405!2d-71.10404925657036!3f320.5047635805263!4f12.790045440610328!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Residents are ideally positioned between downtown and the Longwood Medical Area, which houses Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in Boston, MA<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">Zip code<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">New apartments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">2210<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 100.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,842<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">2118<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 84.2%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,394<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">2114<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 82.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,331<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">2135<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 71.9%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,044<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">2215<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 61.6%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">1,752<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 8px auto 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 4px auto 24px; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">Source:<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RentCafe.com analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boston is expanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonplans.org\/news-calendar\/news-updates\/2023\/12\/14\/bpda-approves-new-affordable-housing-in-allston%2C-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apartment construction<\/a> into new districts as growth spreads beyond the traditional core. Projects are emerging along Dorchester\u2019s waterfront, within the Seaport\u2019s infill zones, and near upcoming or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masshousing.com\/en\/press\/2023-04-25_loop-mattapan-station\">extended MBTA stations<\/a> that support transit-oriented development. Downtown and Back Bay are also seeing older office buildings converted into housing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Outer neighborhoods such as Mattapan and Hyde Park are gaining attention for their lower land costs, enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/thebostonsun.com\/2026\/01\/02\/city-of-boston-planning-department-advances-zoning-reforms-in-support-of-new-housing-small-businesses\/\">more affordable projects<\/a> compared to central Boston. Geographic limits, historic preservation rules, and strong neighborhood resistance still constrain development, but ongoing efforts aim to balance growth with affordability and evolving urban living patterns.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">FAQ: Renting in Boston\u2019s fastest-growing zip codes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How many new apartments have been built across these top Boston zip codes in total?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Approximately 25,625 new apartments were added across 26 zip codes in Boston over the last ten years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which zip codes have the most new apartments in Boston, and how many were built in each?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Zip code 02210 leads with 2,842 new apartments, followed by zip code 02118 with 2,394 new rentals, zip code 02114 with 2,331, zip code 02135 with 2,044, and zip code 02215 with 1,752 new apartments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How accessible are Boston\u2019s high-supply neighborhoods by public transportation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Most of these neighborhoods offer high accessibility through the MBTA \u201cT\u201d system, including the Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines, as well as the Silver Line bus rapid transit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which major employers are within commuting distance of Boston\u2019s top construction areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Major employers include Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, the Longwood Medical Area hospitals, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and numerous higher education institutions such as Boston University and Northeastern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How does the cost of living in Boston compare to the national average?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The cost of living in Boston, MA is 1% lower than the state average and 46% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><em>RentCafe.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This study uses data from 2015\u20132025, with the \u2018past decade\u2019 referring to this period.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston has added approximately 25,625 new apartments across 26 zip codes over the last decade. Construction has been heavily concentrated in several key neighborhoods, including the Seaport District, South End, and West End, as well as student-heavy areas like Brighton and Fenway. 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