Average Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $25,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $64 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.78%) year-over-year from $2,456 to $2,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (1.82%) year-over-year from $3,290 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,416 (27.86%) year-over-year from $5,084 to $6,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $884 (10.38%) year-over-year from $8,516 to $9,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,092 (4.57%) year-over-year from $23,908 to $25,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.67	$2,475	$2,456 (0.78%)	$2,596 (-4.65%)
1 BR	$66.80	$3,350	$3,290 (1.82%)	$3,358 (-0.25%)
2 BR	$61.04	$6,500	$5,084 (27.86%)	$4,968 (30.83%)
3 BR	$62.14	$9,400	$8,516 (10.38%)	$21,600 (-56.48%)
4+ BR	$67.39	$25,000	$23,908 (4.57%)	$11,838 (111.19%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Back Bay. The average rent in Back Bay is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,750 per month.

Let's compare Back Bay, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 27.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA are about 54.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.20% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,250
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,225	$2,850	$2,900
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,125	$3,000	$2,950
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,775	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,898	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,648	$3,000	$3,500	$3,453
Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,600	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Quincy Point. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is currently around $3,100 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,100. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Back Bay's average rent, which is actually $4,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,575 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Back Bay. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,300	$2,600	$1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,500	$2,465
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$2,550
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,650	$2,075	$2,500	$2,550
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
West Revere, Revere, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,650	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,338	$2,800	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$2,800
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,850
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,400	$2,985
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$4,100	$3,100
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA	$2,150	$1,376	$2,700	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,313	$3,050	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,658	$2,600	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$3,000	$3,380
North End, Boston, MA	$2,473	$2,700	$3,500	$3,400
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,623	$3,600	$3,400
West End, Boston, MA	$2,772	$3,465	$4,510	$3,546
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$2,650	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,390	$3,980	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,470	$4,323	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,300	$2,900	$4,350
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,105	$3,450	$4,700	$4,530
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,800	$4,915	$4,575

Top Counties Near Back Bay

There are a total of 25 counties located by Back Bay, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,750, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 25.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 34.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 53.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,250
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,225	$2,850	$2,900
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,125	$3,000	$2,950
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,775	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,898	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,648	$3,000	$3,500	$3,453
Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,600	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,950. A total of 23 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,700 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,850. That's at least $57 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is $2,300 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Back Bay, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02116, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,750	$6,250	$4,250
02118, Boston, MA	$450	$3,330	$4,225	$3,850
02111, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,790	$4,300	$3,998
02114, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,195	$4,518	$3,493
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$4,350	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,850	$3,400	$2,950
02120, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,300	$3,650	$5,700
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,850	$3,925
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$2,988	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,275	$2,870	$3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Back Bay Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Back Bay, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Back Bay, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $68.67. There are a total of 23 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $66.80. There are a total of 50 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,900 and an average price per square feet of $61.04. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How have rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA is around $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.