Average Rent in Back Bay West, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Back Bay West, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay West rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $21,000 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 April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $125 (6.02%) year-over-year from $2,075 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.37%) year-over-year from $3,042 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (7.14%) year-over-year from $4,200 to $4,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,342 (45.40%) year-over-year from $5,158 to $7,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $667 (-3.08%) year-over-year from $21,667 to $21,000. 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 5.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$153.26	$2,200	$2,075 (6.02%)	$1,828 (20.33%)
1 BR	$5.28	$3,000	$3,042 (-1.37%)	$2,400 (25.00%)
2 BR	$5.60	$4,500	$4,200 (7.14%)	$3,058 (47.14%)
3 BR	$5.81	$7,500	$5,158 (45.40%)	$4,367 (71.76%)
4+ BR	$5.67	$21,000	$21,667 (-3.08%)	$7,688 (173.14%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay West, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Back Bay West. The average rent in Back Bay West is currently $3,490 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay West, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,100 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 33.65% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay West, Boston, MA are about 46.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 62.18% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Back Bay West, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA is currently around $3,816 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,816. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Back Bay West's average rent, which is only $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay West, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Back Bay 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	$2,953	$3,534	$3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$2,945	$3,348	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$3,600	$4,100	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,450	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$3,550
South End, Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,460	$4,737	$3,590
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,395	$3,700	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,641	$2,900	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,350	$4,427	$3,640
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,500	$4,721	$3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,426	$4,500	$3,858
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$3,000	$3,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,950	$3,500	$3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,870	$4,516	$3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,232	$3,638	$5,600	$3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,005	$4,635	$4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,800	$4,750	$4,163
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,425	$4,500
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,589	$5,878	$4,500

Top Counties Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 19 counties located by Back Bay West, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,490. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay West, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is 33.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is 16.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay West, Boston, MA is 46.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay West

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Back Bay West, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,574. A total of 19 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 $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,475. 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 West, Boston, MA is $2,805 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. 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	$2,868	$3,543	$5,500	$4,039
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,704	$4,507	$4,016
02115, Boston, MA	$3,260	$2,850	$5,750	$3,998
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,891	$4,500	$3,850
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,400	$4,782	$3,655
02141, Cambridge, MA	$2,989	$3,350	$3,800	$3,500
02139, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,785	$3,400	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,695	$3,498	$4,240	$3,675
02120, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,600	$4,625
02111, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,550	$5,189	$3,971

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 $3,800. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $153.26. There are a total of 2 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 $3,025 and an average price per square feet of $5.28. There are a total of 10 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 $5,750 and an average price per square feet of $5.60. There are a total of 6 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.45% 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 $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.