Average Rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Beacon Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Beacon Hill rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $16,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $61 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $205 (8.93%) year-over-year from $2,295 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,875 to $2,875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (3.12%) year-over-year from $3,928 to $4,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,283 (-35.45%) year-over-year from $12,083 to $7,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,833 (-14.66%) year-over-year from $19,333 to $16,500. 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 2.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$73.52	$2,500	$2,295 (8.93%)	$2,254 (10.91%)
1 BR	$61.20	$2,875	$2,875 (0.00%)	$2,850 (0.87%)
2 BR	$57.73	$4,050	$3,928 (3.12%)	$3,865 (4.79%)
3 BR	$63.16	$7,800	$12,083 (-35.45%)	$5,744 (35.80%)
4+ BR	$58.22	$16,500	$19,333 (-14.66%)	$17,633 (-6.43%)

Historical Rents in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Beacon Hill. The average rent in Beacon Hill is currently $2,675 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 per month.

Let's compare Beacon Hill, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 30.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA are about 32.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 62.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Maplewood. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Beacon Hill's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Beacon Hill. 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	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,525	$2,900	$2,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$2,825	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,200	$2,998	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,300	$3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$3,225
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,800	$3,375
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,823	$3,300	$3,935	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,300	$4,440	$3,635
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,475	$5,025	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,350	$4,275	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,983	$3,485	$4,485	$4,200
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,843	$5,413	$5,000

Top Counties Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 26 counties located by Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,675. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 18 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 $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 29.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 25.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 32.03% 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	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 23 zipcodes in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 12 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 $1,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,023 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,950. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is $2,500 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 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02114, Boston, MA	$2,585	$3,165	$4,435	$3,548
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,538	$5,500	$3,900
02111, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,960	$4,500	$4,023
02118, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,330	$4,100	$3,675
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$4,075	$3,400
02127, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,125	$3,970	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,485	$2,625	$3,200	$3,498
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Beacon Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Beacon Hill, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Beacon Hill, 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 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $73.52. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $61.20. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,950 and an average price per square feet of $57.73. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How have rent prices in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.