Average Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $16,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $68 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $62 (2.53%) year-over-year from $2,438 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (6.81%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,342 (-22.21%) year-over-year from $6,042 to $4,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,475 (49.58%) year-over-year from $9,025 to $13,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10,167 (-37.77%) year-over-year from $26,917 to $16,750. 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 up by 2.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$74.73	$2,500	$2,438 (2.53%)	$2,298 (8.77%)
1 BR	$69.79	$3,400	$3,183 (6.81%)	$3,233 (5.15%)
2 BR	$60.66	$4,700	$6,042 (-22.21%)	$4,650 (1.08%)
3 BR	$75.30	$13,500	$9,025 (49.58%)	$7,365 (83.30%)
4+ BR	$63.33	$16,750	$26,917 (-37.77%)	$14,400 (16.32%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Back Bay. The average rent in Back Bay is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,913 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 28.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA are about 42.55% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 68.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,173	$2,700	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,788	$2,075	$2,600	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,423	$3,000	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,225	$2,900	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,925	$3,400	$3,320
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,263	$3,545
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,914	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay. Some of these neighborhoods include Eagle Hill, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Beacon Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 total neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Back Bay's average rent, which is also $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,644 per month. Whereas, at $4,660 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
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,300	$2,900	$2,850
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,550	$2,900	$2,950
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,125
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,950	$3,195
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,650	$3,200	$3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,863	$3,300	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,688	$3,420	$3,300
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,650	$3,346
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,338	$2,800	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,079	$3,903	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,525	$3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,300	$3,450
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,888	$3,050	$3,500
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,550	$3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,600	$3,600
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,715	$3,300	$3,650
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,800	$3,950	$3,700
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$3,075	$3,700	$3,700
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,825	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,803	$3,500	$4,753	$3,753
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$4,375	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,460	$3,500	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,260	$3,350	$4,267	$3,850
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,850
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$2,873	$3,700	$3,925
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,050	$3,350	$4,350	$4,000
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$2,773	$4,000	$4,200
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,850	$4,100	$4,228
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,800	$5,500	$4,660

Top Counties Near Back Bay

There are a total of 29 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 $2,850. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,913, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 28.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 33.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 42.55% 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	$1,575	$2,173	$2,700	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,788	$2,075	$2,600	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,423	$3,000	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,225	$2,900	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,925	$3,400	$3,320
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,263	$3,545
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,914	$3,900	$3,800

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 $3,250. A total of 15 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 $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,925 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $58 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 $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,245 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,575	$3,500	$5,225	$3,500
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,500	$4,300	$3,800
02111, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,500	$4,925	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,320	$4,410	$3,548
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$4,075	$3,200
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$4,000	$3,250
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,075	$3,600	$3,913
02127, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,900	$4,000	$3,925
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,400	$4,400	$3,800
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,500	$3,600

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 $3,400. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $74.73. There are a total of 69 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 $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $69.79. There are a total of 128 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 $4,700 and an average price per square feet of $60.66. There are a total of 60 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.50% 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 $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.