Average Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay rentals average $2,693 for a studio rental to $12,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $6 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.09%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,723. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (5.22%) year-over-year from $3,227 to $3,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $998 (20.79%) year-over-year from $4,802 to $5,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $6,333 (-33.63%) year-over-year from $18,833 to $12,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-2.44%) year-over-year from $20,500 to $20,000. 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 up by 2.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.18	$2,723	$2,725 (-0.09%)	$1,651 (64.89%)
1 BR	$5.48	$3,395	$3,227 (5.22%)	$2,767 (22.71%)
2 BR	$4.96	$5,800	$4,802 (20.79%)	$4,881 (18.82%)
3 BR	$5.41	$12,500	$18,833 (-33.63%)	$6,249 (100.03%)
4+ BR	$5.19	$20,000	$20,500 (-2.44%)	$14,250 (40.35%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Back Bay. The average rent in Back Bay is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,100 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 35.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA are about 50.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 69.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,275	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,400	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,170	$2,635	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,700	$3,100
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,800	$2,950	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,760	$3,000	$3,600	$3,430
Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,000	$3,300	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,900	$3,695
Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,850	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is currently around $3,879 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,879. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Back Bay's average rent, which is only $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,850 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Back Bay. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$300	$2,300	$3,000	$2,850
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,750	$3,725
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$4,200	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,903	$3,213	$4,050	$3,879
South End, Boston, MA	$2,323	$3,295	$4,400	$3,910
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,935	$5,400	$4,080
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$3,975	$4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,650	$6,000

Top Counties Near Back Bay

There are a total of 9 counties located by Back Bay, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 35.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 29.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,275	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,400	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,170	$2,635	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,700	$3,100
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,800	$2,950	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,760	$3,000	$3,600	$3,430
Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,000	$3,300	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,900	$3,695
Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,850	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,455. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,148. That's at least $5 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 $2,845 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,775 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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	$2,825	$3,400	$5,500	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,295	$3,290	$4,450	$3,910
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,100	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000

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 $3,800. 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 $2,693 and an average price per square feet of $6.18. There are a total of 22 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $5.48. There are a total of 43 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 $5,800 and an average price per square feet of $4.96. There are a total of 29 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34% 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 $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.