Average Rent in Financial District, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Financial District, Boston, MA Rents

Financial District rentals average $2,800 for a studio rental to $12,250 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $6,400, or roughly $63 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 $165 (-5.55%) year-over-year from $2,965 to $2,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $332 (-9.39%) year-over-year from $3,532 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $533 (-7.69%) year-over-year from $6,933 to $6,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8,850 (-41.94%) year-over-year from $21,100 to $12,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $6,400 to $6,400. 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 2.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $106.23 $2,800 $2,965 (-5.55%) $2,843 (-1.52%)
1 BR $25.60 $3,200 $3,532 (-9.39%) $4,000 (-20.00%)
2 BR $61.10 $6,400 $6,933 (-7.69%) $5,278 (21.25%)
3 BR $62.19 $12,250 $21,100 (-41.94%) $13,872 (-11.69%)

Historical Rents in Financial District, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Financial District

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Financial District. The average rent in Financial District is currently $2,598 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 $1,788, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Financial District, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Financial District, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Financial District, Boston, MA is 38.84% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Financial District, Boston, MA are about 59.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 74.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Financial District, Boston, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,148 $2,700 $2,100
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,495 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,695 $2,200 $2,600 $2,595
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,150 $2,875 $2,800
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,213 $2,750 $3,000
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,000 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,425 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,725 $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,725 $3,644

Top Neighborhoods Near Financial District

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Financial District. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Financial District, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Financial District, Boston, MA is currently around $3,025 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Financial District's average rent, which is actually $6,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Financial District, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,925 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Financial District. 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 $2,350 $2,400
South Quincy, Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,200 $2,575 $2,500
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA N/A $2,050 $2,550 $2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,600 $2,000 $2,450 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,825 $2,338 $2,725 $2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,450 $2,800 $2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,850
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,563 $2,600 $2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,875 $2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,250 $2,898 $3,200 $2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,600 $2,950
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,850 $2,350 $2,800 $3,100
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,775 $3,388 $3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $2,950 $3,338
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,575 $3,775 $3,380
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,350 $3,100 $3,400
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,995 $3,310 $3,985 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,794 $3,450 $4,380 $3,543
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,250 $2,900 $3,700 $3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,350 $5,850 $3,798
South End, Boston, MA $1,575 $3,390 $4,383 $3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,300 $3,470 $4,795 $4,440
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,810 $5,110 $4,925

Top Counties Near Financial District

There are a total of 26 counties located by Financial District, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. 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, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Financial District, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Financial District, Boston, MA is 38.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Financial District, Boston, MA is 32.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Financial District, Boston, MA is 58.59% 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 $2,100
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,495 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,695 $2,200 $2,600 $2,595
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,150 $2,875 $2,800
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,213 $2,750 $3,000
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,000 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,425 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,725 $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,725 $3,644

Top Zipcodes Near Financial District

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Financial District, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,950. 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 $1,788 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,150 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,775. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Financial District, Boston, MA is $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Financial District, 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 $3,090 $3,750 $4,300 $4,000
02114, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,140 $4,328 $3,420
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,500 $5,750 $3,800
02118, Boston, MA $500 $3,300 $4,193 $3,750
02127, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,125 $4,000 $3,900
02115, Boston, MA $3,200 $2,950 $4,075 $3,500
02128, Boston, MA $1,875 $2,300 $2,800 $2,850
02120, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $3,300 $4,150
02215, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,900 $3,227 $2,900
02143, Somerville, MA $2,500 $2,750 $3,050 $3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Financial District Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Financial District, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Financial District, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $6,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Financial District, 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 Financial District, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Financial District, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $106.23. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Financial District.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Financial District, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $25.60. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Financial District.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Financial District, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,400 and an average price per square feet of $61.10. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Financial District.
How have rent prices in Financial District, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Financial District, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Financial District, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Financial District, Boston, MA is around $5,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.