Average Rent in Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Boston, MA Rents

Boston rentals average $2,375 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $47 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.12%) year-over-year from $2,373 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.57%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $55 (-1.59%) year-over-year from $3,455 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.37%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $4,600 to $4,500. 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 0.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$72.00	$2,400	$2,373 (1.12%)	$2,217 (8.27%)
1 BR	$57.02	$2,950	$2,933 (0.57%)	$2,683 (9.95%)
2 BR	$45.89	$3,400	$3,455 (-1.59%)	$3,329 (2.13%)
3 BR	$37.68	$3,600	$3,650 (-1.37%)	$3,517 (2.37%)
4+ BR	$36.54	$4,500	$4,600 (-2.17%)	$4,558 (-1.26%)

Historical Rents in Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Boston

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Boston. The average rent in Boston is currently $2,771 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,300 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 23.68% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boston, MA are about 23.29% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.60% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,600	$2,400
Quincy, MA	$1,688	$2,250	$2,700	$2,695
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,490	$2,698	$2,798
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,425	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,288	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,486	$3,000	$3,900	$3,815

Top Neighborhoods Near Boston

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, Commonwealth, and Eagle Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $3,500 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Boston's average rent, which is only $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Boston, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,970 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
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,950	$2,950
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,575	$2,600	$3,100	$3,050
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,725	$3,095	$3,095
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,300	$3,100	$3,100
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,600	$3,200
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,500	$2,950	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,150	$3,800	$3,250
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,600	$3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,313	$4,600	$3,395
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,950	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$3,483
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,828	$3,350	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,600	$2,950	$3,650	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,073	$4,020	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$3,950	$3,700
West End, Boston, MA	$2,880	$3,630	$4,860	$3,750
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,125	$3,550	$3,825
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,600	$4,620	$3,840
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,650	$3,300	$3,850
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,325	$3,300	$4,200	$3,854
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$4,000	$3,875
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,625	$3,963
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,725	$3,400	$4,400	$4,200
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,150	$4,175	$4,300
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,050	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,800	$5,670	$4,970

Top Counties Near Boston

There are a total of 28 counties located by Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Winthrop Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,799. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,300, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 23.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boston, MA is 22.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boston, MA is 23.29% 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	$1,575	$2,250	$2,600	$2,400
Quincy, MA	$1,688	$2,250	$2,700	$2,695
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,490	$2,698	$2,798
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Boston, MA	$2,375	$2,950	$3,500	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,288	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,486	$3,000	$3,900	$3,815

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 $3,225. A total of 16 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,350 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $58 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Boston, MA is $2,623 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,149 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$1,963	$3,000	$4,000	$4,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,595	$3,098	$3,048
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,425	$2,990	$3,100
02125, Boston, MA	$2,210	$2,705	$3,200	$3,350
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$4,000	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,275	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,540	$4,473	$3,653
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,200	$3,840
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,900	$4,088	$3,250
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,688	$2,400	$2,700	$2,655

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 $3,400. 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 $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $72.00. There are a total of 325 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 $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $57.02. There are a total of 1,109 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $45.89. There are a total of 1,446 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Boston, MA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.