Average Rent in Back Bay East, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay East, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay East rentals average $0 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,625, or roughly $7 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $267 (11.68%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.52%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $512 (9.50%) year-over-year from $5,386 to $5,898. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-5.77%) year-over-year from $7,800 to $7,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,175 (37.46%) year-over-year from $21,825 to $30,000. 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 5.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.88% this month.
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Historical Rents in Back Bay East, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay East

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Back Bay East. The average rent in Back Bay East is currently $3,406 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay East, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,711 per month.

Let's compare Back Bay East, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay East, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Back Bay East, Boston, MA are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Back Bay East, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,898 $3,075 $3,755 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,990 $3,533 $4,432 $3,711

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay East

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay East. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay East, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay East, Boston, MA is currently around $3,725 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay East, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,107 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Back Bay East. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,949 $3,547 $3,085
South End, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,538 $4,812 $3,576
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,995 $3,342 $4,411 $3,643
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,377 $4,348 $3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,304 $3,638 $4,993 $3,725
West End, Boston, MA $2,933 $3,543 $5,030 $3,878
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,275 $3,740 $4,889 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,153 $4,005 $4,660 $4,077
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $3,220 $4,094 $4,708 $4,107

Top Counties Near Back Bay East

There are a total of 9 counties located by Back Bay East, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,406. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,711, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay East, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay East, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay East, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay East, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,898 $3,075 $3,755 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,990 $3,533 $4,432 $3,711

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay East

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Back Bay East, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533. A total of 13 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,584 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,099 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,820. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Back Bay East, Boston, MA is $3,395 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,378 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Back Bay East, 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 $3,068 $3,600 $4,928 $3,840
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,851 $4,488 $4,099
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,395 $4,223 $3,703
02141, Cambridge, MA $3,042 $3,630 $4,477 $3,342
02118, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,538 $4,842 $3,623
02109, Boston, MA N/A $3,339 $4,378 $3,533
02215, Boston, MA $2,363 $4,092 $4,708 $4,022
02210, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,735 $4,940 $3,956
02134, Boston, MA $3,199 $2,810 $3,200 $3,425
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,515 $2,726 $3,571 $2,859

Frequently Asked Questions - Back Bay East Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Back Bay East, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Back Bay East, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,625. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Back Bay East, 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 East, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Back Bay East, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay East.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Back Bay East, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay East.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Back Bay East, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay East.
How have rent prices in Back Bay East, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Back Bay East, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Back Bay East, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Back Bay East, Boston, MA is around $3,700/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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