Average Rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Rents

Downtown Boston rentals average $3,300 for a studio rental to $7,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,115, or roughly $61 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $43 (1.30%) year-over-year from $3,258 to $3,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $193 (-4.98%) year-over-year from $3,883 to $3,690. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.21%) year-over-year from $5,523 to $5,590. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,431 (-36.38%) year-over-year from $9,431 to $6,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,213 (20.42%) year-over-year from $5,938 to $7,150. 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 up by 0.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$88.89	$3,300	$3,258 (1.30%)	$3,620 (-8.83%)
1 BR	$55.29	$3,690	$3,883 (-4.98%)	$4,557 (-19.02%)
2 BR	$58.70	$5,590	$5,523 (1.21%)	$5,156 (8.42%)
3 BR	$64.06	$6,000	$9,431 (-36.38%)	$12,531 (-52.12%)
4+ BR	$93.87	$7,150	$5,938 (20.42%)	$5,075 (40.89%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Downtown Boston. The average rent in Downtown Boston is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,040 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Boston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 45.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are about 50.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,225	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,720	$2,695
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,075	$2,550	$2,700
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,300	$3,600
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,995	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Eagle Hill, and Jeffries Point - Airport. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,495 per month. A total of 43 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Boston's average rent, which is actually $5,115. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,650 average rent per month, City Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$2,250	$2,400	$2,600	$2,500
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,400	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,663	$3,000	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,850	$3,000	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$2,013	$2,375	$3,136	$3,163
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,995	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,050	$3,950	$3,250
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,275
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,225	$3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,823	$3,300
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,750	$3,350
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,025	$3,680	$3,495
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,710	$3,345	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,855	$3,300	$4,308	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,800	$3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,950	$3,765
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,188	$3,800	$3,775
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,800
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,925
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,600	$3,925
West End, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,788	$5,450	$4,045
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,225	$4,100
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,600	$4,300	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,250	$4,650

Top Counties Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 25 counties located by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Winthrop Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,040, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 45.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 41.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 50.00% 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	$2,225	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,720	$2,695
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,075	$2,550	$2,700
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,300	$3,600
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,995	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,720 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $2,710 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02111, Boston, MA	$450	$4,200	$5,140	$4,720
02114, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,550	$4,445	$3,700
02116, Boston, MA	$2,663	$3,250	$5,550	$3,425
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,590	$4,400	$3,900
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02129, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,250	$4,050	$4,000
02115, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,000	$4,125	$3,250
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,750	$3,395
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000	$3,050

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Boston, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $5,115. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Boston, 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 Downtown Boston, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $88.89. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $55.29. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Boston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,440 and an average price per square feet of $58.70. There are a total of 38 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Boston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is around $4,092/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.