Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,300. This is +67%, or $1,325, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,300. This is +67%, or $1,325, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Boston, MA is $3,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA costs about $2,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,495. Houses for rent in Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,882 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,424 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | 7% | |
Studio | $2,500 | 2% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
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Back Bay | $3,600 | |
Commonwealth | $2,995 | |
D Street West Broadway | $3,984 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,970 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,100 | |
Mission Hill | $3,700 | |
North Allston | $3,406 | |
Oak Square | $3,450 | |
South End | $3,662 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,200 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,525 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,130 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,882
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,424
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Commonwealth
Average rent
$2,995
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,100
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,200
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,700
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,600
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,450
D Street West Broadway
Average rent
$3,984
South End
Average rent
$3,662
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,970
North Allston
Average rent
$3,406
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brockton, MA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boston, MA is 53% higher than the median rent in Brockton, MA.
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The overall cost of living in Boston, MA is 46% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
---|---|
Goods & Services | 15% higher |
Groceries | 4% higher |
Health | 25% higher |
Housing | 119% higher |
Transportation | 10% higher |
Utilities | 50% higher |
5d+ ago
33 Garden St, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
2 baths
$750
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5 Mark St Apt 2, Boston, MA 02130
1 bed
1 bath
$795
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2300 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119
Studio
1 bath
$800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$880
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wellington Hill house for rent in Boston
50 Astoria St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$850
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Bowdoin Park, Boston, MA 02122
4 beds
2 baths
$875
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Meeting House Hill condo for rent in Boston
157 Adams St #1, Boston, MA 02122
4 beds
1 bath
$900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Columbia Point apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$950
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston
2 Avery St #PH3, Boston, MA 02111
3 beds
3 baths
$45,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
3 baths
$45,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
12h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$32,868
$27,717
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,774–$19,316
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
1 Dalton St #3108, Boston, MA 02199
2 beds
2 baths
$15,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood condo for rent in Boston
412 Beacon 6, Boston, MA 02115
3 beds
2 baths
$15,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North End condo for rent in Boston
4 beds
3 baths
$13,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North End condo for rent in Boston
4 beds
3 baths
$13,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
Verified
1555 Vfw Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,473–$6,053
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,103–$12,319
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$10,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
175 Washington St, Boston, MA 02135
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,738–$7,280
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
1h ago
Verified
25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$20,000
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,822–$5,512
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,103–$12,319
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
88 Brandywyne Drive, Boston, MA 02128
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,276–$2,736
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
3h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,822–$5,512
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$7,080
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
290 Lincoln St #1, Boston, MA 02134
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
$2,600
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
4d ago
Verified
20 Howell St #1, Boston, MA 02125
2 beds
1 bath
$3,050
$2,525
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
4h ago
Verified
99 E Dedham St #1221, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,570–$3,650
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$10,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,103–$8,629
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$20,000
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
175 Washington St, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
1 bath
$2,853–$3,201
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
4h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
88 Brandywyne Drive, Boston, MA 02128
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,468–$2,736
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
3h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,822–$5,512
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
The Zumper Boston Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Massachusetts one bedroom median rent was $2,273 last month.
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About
The Zumper Boston Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.