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 $7,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,790, or roughly $61 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $381 (-11.61%) year-over-year from $3,281 to $2,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-6.04%) year-over-year from $4,113 to $3,865. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.52%) year-over-year from $5,487 to $5,570. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $6,597 (-50.37%) year-over-year from $13,097 to $6,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (3.64%) year-over-year from $6,875 to $7,125. 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 11.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.42	$2,900	$3,281 (-11.61%)	$3,013 (-3.75%)
1 BR	$54.29	$3,865	$4,113 (-6.04%)	$4,244 (-8.94%)
2 BR	$61.33	$5,570	$5,487 (1.52%)	$5,098 (9.25%)
3 BR	$69.21	$6,500	$13,097 (-50.37%)	$10,100 (-35.64%)
4+ BR	$93.54	$7,125	$6,875 (3.64%)	$4,983 (42.98%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Downtown Boston. The average rent in Downtown Boston is currently $2,761 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 37.07% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are about 52.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,695
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,698	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Eagle Hill, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Jeffries Point - Airport. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $3,400 per month. A total of 49 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Boston's average rent, which is actually $4,790. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Boston, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Cambridgeport is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,648	$3,100	$3,100
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,600	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA	$2,165	$1,776	$2,750	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,411
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,945	$3,445	$3,470
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,675	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,350	$4,250	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,600	$3,925
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,200	$3,850	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,933	$3,585	$4,450	$4,200
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500

Top Counties Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 28 counties located by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Winthrop Town, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,775. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 27 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 $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Downtown Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 37.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 40.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 52.00% 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	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,298	$2,650	$2,695
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,698	$2,800
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,450	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Boston

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Downtown Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 26 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 $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,975. That's at least $61 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 $2,618 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 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	$1,575	$3,655	$4,800	$3,748
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,415	$4,385	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,100	$3,800
02127, Boston, MA	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$4,100
02129, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,300	$4,325	$3,900
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,513	$3,100	$3,000

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 $4,790. 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 10 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 $3,875 and an average price per square feet of $54.29. There are a total of 40 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 $5,570 and an average price per square feet of $61.33. 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50% 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 $3,832/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.