Average Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay rentals average $2,498 for a studio rental to $19,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $65 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $55 (2.25%) year-over-year from $2,445 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $255 (7.98%) year-over-year from $3,195 to $3,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,183 (-19.78%) year-over-year from $5,983 to $4,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $650 (8.84%) year-over-year from $7,350 to $8,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $7,750 (-28.44%) year-over-year from $27,250 to $19,500. 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 0.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$66.00	$2,500	$2,445 (2.25%)	$2,311 (8.19%)
1 BR	$64.44	$3,450	$3,195 (7.98%)	$3,300 (4.55%)
2 BR	$63.63	$4,800	$5,983 (-19.78%)	$4,608 (4.16%)
3 BR	$58.80	$8,000	$7,350 (8.84%)	$9,198 (-13.03%)
4+ BR	$28.14	$19,500	$27,250 (-28.44%)	$12,679 (53.80%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Back Bay. The average rent in Back Bay is currently $2,750 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 $1,825, 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 $4,650 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 28.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA are about 44.95% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.58% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,200	$2,800	$2,175
Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,125
Boston, MA	$2,263	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,900	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,116	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,875	$3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Maplewood. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is currently around $3,050 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,050. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Back Bay's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,895 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	$2,350	$2,800	$1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,248	$2,670	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,475	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,650	$2,275	$2,750	$2,700
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,338	$2,850	$4,025	$2,925
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,000	$2,950
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,248	$2,900	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,725	$3,475	$2,963
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,795	$2,500	$2,725	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,875	$2,450	$3,200	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,200	$2,700	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,148	$3,000	$3,050
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$2,950	$3,113
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,620	$3,250	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,325	$2,650	$3,398	$3,254
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$2,640	$3,575	$3,300
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,715	$3,035	$3,000	$3,483
North End, Boston, MA	$2,398	$2,900	$3,725	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,825	$3,500
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,725	$3,250	$3,550
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,188	$3,200	$3,990	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,882	$3,368	$4,715	$3,640
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,660	$3,675	$3,688
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,415	$4,275	$3,750
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,975	$3,565	$4,753	$4,275
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,895	$5,330	$4,895

Top Counties Near Back Bay

There are a total of 28 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 $2,750. 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 $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,650, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 27.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 35.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 44.95% 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	$2,200	$2,800	$2,175
Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,125
Boston, MA	$2,263	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,900	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$3,116	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,875	$3,900

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 $3,000. A total of 18 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 $1,825 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,125 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,900. That's at least $53 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 $2,550 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,600
02118, Boston, MA	$2,100	$3,385	$4,000	$3,600
02111, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,995	$4,885	$4,125
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,260	$4,500	$3,548
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,250	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,800	$2,990
02120, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$2,725	$3,213
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$4,000	$3,995
02143, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$3,650
02125, Boston, MA	$1,875	$2,550	$3,183	$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 $3,500. 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 $2,498 and an average price per square feet of $66.00. There are a total of 38 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 $64.44. There are a total of 79 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 $4,925 and an average price per square feet of $63.63. There are a total of 42 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.