Average Rent in Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Boston, MA Rents

Boston rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $41 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 $142 (6.14%) year-over-year from $2,308 to $2,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.29%) year-over-year from $2,842 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.74%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-3.88%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-5.45%) year-over-year from $4,125 to $3,900. 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 7.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$67.62	$2,450	$2,308 (6.14%)	$2,220 (10.36%)
1 BR	$53.31	$2,850	$2,842 (0.29%)	$2,758 (3.32%)
2 BR	$40.36	$3,000	$3,117 (-3.74%)	$3,133 (-4.26%)
3 BR	$34.50	$3,300	$3,433 (-3.88%)	$3,500 (-5.71%)
4+ BR	$32.57	$3,900	$4,125 (-5.45%)	$4,854 (-19.66%)

Historical Rents in Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Boston

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Boston. The average rent in Boston is currently $2,675 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 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 27.92% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boston, MA are about 14.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.36% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$2,950
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Boston

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA is currently around $3,175 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,175. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Boston's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Boston, 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 Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,300	$2,700	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,720	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,950	$2,000	$2,475	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,900	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,009	$2,995	$2,985
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,400	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,825	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,438	$3,295	$3,150
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,750	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,701	$3,300	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,550	$3,700	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,520	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,300
West End, Boston, MA	$2,684	$3,320	$4,393	$3,548
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,988	$3,400	$3,993	$3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,450	$5,200	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,638	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,725	$3,463	$4,275	$3,800
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,975	$4,000	$3,275	$3,910
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,355	$3,450	$4,383	$4,100
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,850	$5,148	$5,000

Top Counties Near Boston

There are a total of 26 counties located by Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,675. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 26.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boston, MA is 21.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boston, MA is 13.79% 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	$2,700	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$2,950
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Boston

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 14 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 $1,725 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,008 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,938. That's at least $49 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Boston, MA is $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,875 per month. Which comes out to $38 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	$2,400	$3,200	$3,950	$3,950
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,950	$2,900
02135, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,298
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,948	$3,500	$2,995
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,250	$3,800
02114, Boston, MA	$2,560	$3,150	$4,323	$3,511
02118, Boston, MA	$2,725	$3,365	$4,200	$3,715
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$3,900	$3,300
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500

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 $3,200. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $67.62. There are a total of 151 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $53.31. There are a total of 602 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $40.36. There are a total of 959 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Boston, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.