Boston Market Updates

Data Backed Guidance For Boston Landlords

Neighborhood Rent Performance

This month we focus on 6 growing neighborhoods Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury.

Average Rent Price By Neighborhood (Q2 2025)

Rent Prices Pulled From MLS Data

We analyzed MLS data from Q2 2025 to track what landlords are actually earning across Boston. Here’s the current breakdown:

  • Roxbury and Jamaica Plain lead the city with average rents over $3,300

  • Dorchester and Roslindale remain competitive at $3,100+

  • Hyde Park and West Roxbury attract long-term tenants with quicker fill times and stable pricing under $3,000

What This Means for Property Owners

Your pricing strategy isn’t just about hitting a number — it’s about protecting cash flow. This data helps you:

  • Avoid pricing yourself out of the market

  • Understand where your property fits in the competitive landscape

  • Time increases to match demand, not emotion

Owner Action Items for Q3 2025

  • Review your lease end dates and renewal pricing

  • Audit your rent against neighborhood trends

  • If your unit is underperforming, now’s the time to adjust

Renting for more doesn’t always mean earning more.

We mapped average days on market against average rent price to reveal which neighborhoods fill fastest — and which are sitting empty longer.

  • Jamaica Plain: High rent and low DOM = ideal pricing zone

  • Roxbury: Highest average rent, but longest vacancy time — signaling overpricing risk

  • West Roxbury: Lower price, faster lease-up — ideal for stability-driven owners

You don’t just need high rent — you need the right rent. That’s where professional strategy comes in. Emerie Management guides agents with pricing data like this, ensuring your unit is listed smart, not stale.

Owner Action Items for Q3 2025

  • Avoid pricing based on emotion — use real market fit

  • If your unit sat over 30 days, reassess your positioning

  • Let your agent use our rent data to justify better decisions

Market Risk & Opportunity Alerts

  • Risks: Roxbury has some of the highest rent prices in the city — but units are sitting on the market longer.

  • Opportunity: Jamaica Plain’s fast turnover and high pricing suggests this could be an ideal market for investors

  • Emerging Trend: More owners are pricing aggressively, causing upticks in days on market citywide

What Professional Management Adds

Why Market Data Alone Isn’t Enough

At Emerie Management, we don’t list properties — we guide property owners to making informed decisions, and guiding them through the process.

We:

  • Deliver neighborhood-specific comps every 30 days

  • Advise agents on proper pricing to reduce time on market

  • Track cost trends so you can plan ahead, not react late

Book Your Assessment

Know Exactly What Your Property Should Earn

Whether you're renewing a lease or preparing to list, our 15-minute rent assessment gives you:

  • Neighborhood-level comps

  • Days on market risk estimates

  • Rent strategy tailored to your property