Average Rent in Back Bay West, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Back Bay West, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay West rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,675 for a 1-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $158 (7.39%) year-over-year from $2,142 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.05%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $3,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.66%) year-over-year from $4,383 to $4,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,500 (50.00%) year-over-year from $5,000 to $7,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,250 (39.06%) year-over-year from $16,000 to $22,250. 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 4.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.81% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$5.02	$3,100	$3,008 (3.05%)	$2,383 (30.07%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay West, Boston, MA

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Back Bay West. The average rent in Back Bay West is currently $3,437 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 West, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,685 per month.

Let's compare Back Bay West, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.36% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Back Bay West, Boston, MA are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Back Bay West, 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	$2,858	$3,075	$3,768	$3,423
Brookline, MA	$1,985	$3,150	$3,300	$3,450
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,431	$3,685

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and Downtown Boston. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA is currently around $3,751 per month. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,751. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Back Bay West's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, 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 West. 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	$3,525	$4,741	$3,538
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,350	$4,374	$3,650
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,353	$4,361	$3,724
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,638	$5,110	$3,777
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,743	$4,900	$4,011
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,005	$4,661	$4,090
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$3,220	$4,094	$4,708	$4,107

Top Counties Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 8 counties located by Back Bay West, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Brookline, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,437. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 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 $3,685, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay West, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is 16.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 4 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,075	$3,768	$3,423
Brookline, MA	$1,985	$3,150	$3,300	$3,450
Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,525	$4,431	$3,685

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Back Bay West, 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	$2,885	$3,545	$4,915	$3,725
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,906	$4,383	$4,167
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$4,092	$4,708	$4,022
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,525	$4,745	$3,566
02141, Cambridge, MA	$3,042	$3,630	$4,452	$3,353
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,373	$4,325	$3,730
02109, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,339	$4,378	$3,533
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,200	$3,425
02210, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,740	$4,950	$4,015
02135, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,104	$3,150	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Back Bay West Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Back Bay West, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Back Bay West, 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 West, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Back Bay West, 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 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay West.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,675 and an average price per square feet of $5.02. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay West.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Back Bay West, 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 0 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay West.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Back Bay West, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.50% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.