What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

One-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boston average around $3,600 per month in 2025. These units typically measure around 807 sqft and represent the most common rental type in the neighborhood with about 137 listings available monthly.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boston rent for around $4,800 per month in 2025, up 3.1% from the previous year. These units average around 1,365 sqft and account for about 127 listings monthly in the neighborhood.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boston average around $5,700 per month in 2025, representing the largest rent increase at 7.3% year over year. These larger units typically measure around 1,432 sqft with about 20 listings available monthly.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

Downtown Boston's rental market averaged around $3,900 per month across all property types in 2025, down 0.9% from 2024. Rent varies by timing, with August seeing the highest prices about 4.8% above December rates, making late fall and early winter potentially better for budget-conscious renters.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

Apartments in Downtown Boston average around 1,020 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at around 666 sqft, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 1,432 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown Boston, with about 137 listings available monthly. Two-bedroom units follow closely with about 127 monthly listings, while studios account for about 65 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in Downtown Boston, with about 20 listings available monthly. These larger units represent only a small portion of the neighborhood's rental inventory compared to the more abundant one and two-bedroom options.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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60-62 Chelsea Street

60 Chelsea St #1, Boston, MA 02128

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

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Available Jul 15

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273 Maverick Street

273 Maverick St #2, Boston, MA 02128

Affordable | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

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Available Sep 1

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Cheap Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the Chinatown area on Hudson St. close to many amenities in Boston...

100 Hudson St #4, Boston, MA 02111

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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Available Jul 1

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Chapman House

61 Eutaw St, Boston, MA 02128

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,570–$2,850

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2d ago

9.3

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The Towers at Longfellow

3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,575–$7,312

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137 Chelsea Street

137 Chelsea St #2, Boston, MA 02128

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,645

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Available Sep 1

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$4,300

235 High St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,750–$23,612

Downtown Boston

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Blueground Boston

50 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,750–$23,612

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Oven

Roof Deck

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Wi-Fi

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9.3

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Emerson Place

1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,885–$6,615

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Cheap Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

Summer St, Boston, MA 02110

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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Available Nov 1

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Cheap Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the Chinatown area on Tyler St. close to many amenities in Boston...

97 Tyler St #W, Boston, MA 02111

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

Top amenities

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$2,295

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$2,645

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$2,895

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Cheap Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the Chinatown area on Tyler St. close to many amenities in Boston...

97 Tyler St #GBR, Boston, MA 02111

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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4 Humboldt Pl #8-1, Boston, MA 02127

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,095

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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9.6

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Harborview at the Navy Yard

250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,122–$7,617

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Concierge Service

EV Charging

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

Wheelchair Accessible

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8.7

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Troy Boston

55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,282–$5,852

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Air Conditioning

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$3,300 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment On Charles Street, Beacon Hill

75 Charles St #3, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

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2d ago

9.7

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The Benjamin Seaport Residences

25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,339–$16,549

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10h ago

9.3

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The West End Apartments

4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,361–$6,356

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Elevator

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Swimming Pool

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9.9

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Ora Seaport

899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,388–$16,982

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Business Center

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2d ago

8.7

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315 on A

315 A St, Boston, MA 02210

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,409–$6,659

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Girard

50 Malden St, Boston, MA 02118

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,590–$5,950

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10h ago

9.9

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Alcott

35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,679–$8,294

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Top amenities

Concierge Service

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

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8.7

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660 Washington

660 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,913–$7,533

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8.2

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Avenir

101 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,985–$6,455

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Cheap Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

235 High St, Boston, MA 02110

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

1 bath

$4,300

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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Cheap Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

46 Winter St #403, Boston, MA 02108

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,300

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

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