Average Rent in Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Boston, MA Rents

Boston rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $4,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,225, or roughly $44 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $59 (-2.51%) year-over-year from $2,359 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.29%) year-over-year from $2,858 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.65%) year-over-year from $3,322 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.27%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-5.68%) year-over-year from $4,400 to $4,150. 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 2.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$67.65	$2,300	$2,359 (-2.51%)	$2,217 (3.76%)
1 BR	$54.55	$2,850	$2,858 (-0.29%)	$2,700 (5.56%)
2 BR	$43.03	$3,300	$3,322 (-0.65%)	$3,263 (1.15%)
3 BR	$35.00	$3,450	$3,567 (-3.27%)	$3,533 (-2.36%)
4+ BR	$33.00	$4,150	$4,400 (-5.68%)	$4,466 (-7.07%)

Historical Rents in Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Boston

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Boston. The average rent in Boston is currently $2,775 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 21.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boston, MA are about 15.12% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,850	$2,200
Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,723	$2,850
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
Hull, MA	$2,050	$2,700	$2,850	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,100	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,975	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,750	$3,900	$3,680

Top Neighborhoods Near Boston

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA is currently around $3,213 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,213. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Boston's average rent, which is actually $3,225. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Boston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,975	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,700	$2,700
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,800	$2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,975	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,745	$3,800	$2,995
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,025	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,270	$2,600	$3,200	$3,000
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,125	$3,125
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,800	$3,150
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,450	$3,100	$3,200
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,313	$2,800	$3,225
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,842	$3,620	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,645	$3,290	$3,275
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,500	$3,300
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,100	$3,360
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$3,025	$3,100	$3,375
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,748	$3,600	$3,395
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,248	$2,685	$3,850	$3,425
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,750	$4,050	$3,475
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$1,850	$3,000	$3,475
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,850	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,911	$3,408	$4,715	$3,548
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,600	$3,495	$3,600
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,200	$4,200	$3,753
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,450	$4,200	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$3,950	$3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,300	$4,500	$4,400
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,995	$5,535	$4,605

Top Counties Near Boston

There are a total of 31 counties located by Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 21.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boston, MA is 21.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boston, MA is 13.85% 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	$1,550	$2,200	$2,850	$2,200
Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,723	$2,850
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,250	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,100	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,975	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,750	$3,900	$3,680

Top Zipcodes Near Boston

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,100. A total of 15 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 $1,535 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,975 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Boston, MA is $2,581 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $40 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02127, Boston, MA	$1,195	$2,850	$4,000	$3,975
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,500	$3,100	$3,000
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,388	$2,800	$2,900
02125, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,218	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,800	$3,925	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$5,400	$3,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,350	$4,405	$3,550
02118, Boston, MA	$2,095	$3,200	$4,025	$3,743
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,023	$3,950	$3,225
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,500	$2,355	$2,650	$2,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,225. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $67.65. There are a total of 286 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $54.55. There are a total of 916 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $43.03. There are a total of 1,283 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Boston, MA is around $2,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.