Average Rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Rents

Downtown Boston rentals average $2,900 for a studio rental to $6,852 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,605, or roughly $54 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $444 (-13.28%) year-over-year from $3,344 to $2,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $370 (-8.87%) year-over-year from $4,170 to $3,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $284 (-5.32%) year-over-year from $5,339 to $5,055. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,422 (-37.10%) year-over-year from $11,917 to $7,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,836 (-29.27%) year-over-year from $9,688 to $6,852. 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 5.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.42	$2,900	$3,344 (-13.28%)	$2,884 (0.55%)
1 BR	$42.92	$3,800	$4,170 (-8.87%)	$4,316 (-11.96%)
2 BR	$51.75	$5,055	$5,339 (-5.32%)	$6,322 (-20.04%)
3 BR	$64.18	$7,495	$11,917 (-37.10%)	$5,711 (31.24%)
4+ BR	$89.96	$6,852	$9,688 (-29.27%)	$6,900 (-0.70%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Downtown Boston. The average rent in Downtown Boston is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 41.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are about 47.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 58.70% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,100 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Boston's average rent, which is actually $4,605. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,350 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350

Top Counties Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 26 counties located by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Revere, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,625. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 26 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 $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 40.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 43.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 46.55% 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	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700

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 $3,000. 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 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,900. 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 Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $2,350 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $36 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	$2,975	$3,775	$4,300	$3,943
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02125, Boston, MA	$1,475	$2,350	$3,050	$3,300

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 $4,605. 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $68.42. 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 $3,778 and an average price per square feet of $42.92. There are a total of 16 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 $5,000 and an average price per square feet of $51.75. There are a total of 39 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.37% 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 $3,684/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.