Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,480. This is +83%, or $1,580, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,480. This is +83%, or $1,580, 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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA costs about $2,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,500. Houses for rent in Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,850 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,008 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 1% | 14% | |
Studio | $2,450 | 1% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,680 | |
Commonwealth | $3,100 | |
D Street West Broadway | $3,662 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,400 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,500 | |
Mission Hill | $5,100 | |
Oak Square | $3,000 | |
South End | $3,500 | |
St Elizabeth's | $2,995 | |
West End | $3,570 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,008
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,400
Commonwealth
Average rent
$3,100
Mission Hill
Average rent
$5,100
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$2,995
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,000
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,680
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,500
D Street West Broadway
Average rent
$3,662
South End
Average rent
$3,500
West End
Average rent
$3,570
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
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 59% 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
7-9-9R Winship, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
-1 baths
$200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Columbia Point apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
1 bath
$775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
2300 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119
Studio
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Point apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Columbia Point apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
1 bath
$825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Columbia Point apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
1 bath
$825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,324–$19,316
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$19,044
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
10 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,691–$19,044
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
139 Washington St, Boston, MA 02135
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,058–$18,360
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
144 Worcester St #3, Boston, MA 02118
3 beds
3 baths
$16,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$15,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$18,155
$15,683
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
10 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,691–$19,044
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$12,319
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,131–$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1555 Vfw Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$6,063
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9 Bronsdon St, Boston, MA 02135
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$3,790
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$20,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
30 Rockingham Ave, Boston, MA 02132
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$4,625
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
65 Brainerd Rd, Boston, MA 02134
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,338–$25,628
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
30 Rockingham Ave, Boston, MA 02132
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$4,625
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
18 Haviland St, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,335–$4,093
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
88 Brandywyne Dr, Boston, MA 02128
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,801–$4,129
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
390 Blue Ledge Dr, Boston, MA 02131
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,754–$4,128
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
24 Oyster Bay Rd, Boston, MA 02125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,301–$5,212
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
660 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,133–$8,451
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,971–$5,846
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,131–$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9 Bronsdon St, Boston, MA 02135
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$2,915
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,448–$20,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
65 Brainerd Rd, Boston, MA 02134
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,338–$25,628
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
18 Haviland St, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,335–$3,433
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
390 Blue Ledge Dr, Boston, MA 02131
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,758–$2,868
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
24 Oyster Bay Rd, Boston, MA 02125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,301–$5,212
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
88 Brandywyne Dr, Boston, MA 02128
2 beds
1 bath
$2,801–$2,899
The price shown reflects 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 $2,209 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.