Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Average rent in
Boston, MA

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,213. This is +67%, or $1,293, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,213

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

4,986

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,213. This is +67%, or $1,293, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
37%
39%
12%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

65%
35%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Boston, MA is $3,276. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA costs about $2,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,418. Houses for rent in Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,597.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,895

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,376

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,500

5%

5%

Studio

$2,500

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,376

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Boston, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brockton, MA.

Boston

Median rent price$3,213
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boston, MA is 53% higher than the median rent in Brockton, MA.

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Average rent in
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Brockton

$2,100

increased by1%

Last year

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$3,400

Flat

Last year

Cambridge

$3,220

increased by1%

Last year

Everett

$2,500

decreased by6%

Last year

Lynn

$2,400

increased by9%

Last year

Malden

$2,550

decreased by1%

Last year

Medford

$3,232

decreased by1%

Last year

Newton

$3,435

increased by2%

Last year

Quincy

$2,500

decreased by8%

Last year

Revere

$2,517

increased by5%

Last year

Somerville

$3,101

decreased by1%

Last year

Waltham

$3,060

increased by2%

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Cost of living in
Boston, MA

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

15% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

25% higher

Housing

119% higher

Transportation

10% higher

Utilities

50% higher

Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Boston, MA

5 Mark Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.6

Good

5 Mark Street Unit 2

5 Mark St Apt 2, Boston, MA 02130

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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

Garden Row (multi - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.5

Good

Garden Row (multi

33 Garden St, Boston, MA 02114

1 bed

2 baths

$750

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

5h ago

8.5

Very good

E Building 28200

2300 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119

Studio

1 bath

$800

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

80 Brent St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Marks apartment for rent in Boston

LOOKING FOR ROOMMATES

80 Brent St, Boston, MA 02124

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

424 Bowdoin Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

424 Bowdoin Street

Bowdoin Park, Boston, MA 02122

4 beds

2 baths

$875

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

206 Paris St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$900

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 6

22 Austin Street Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.6

Good

22 Austin Street Unit 1

22 Austin St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02129

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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

20 Highgate St #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Boston

20-22 Highgate Street - 20

20 Highgate St #20, Boston, MA 02134

Studio

2 baths

$950

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Sep 1