Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Average rent in
Boston, MA

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.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

5,790

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
37%
40%
13%
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 increased by 3% 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 $3,300. 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

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%

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%

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$3,300
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
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

$2,150

increased by12%

Last year

Brookline

$3,500

increased by4%

Last year

Cambridge

$3,361

Flat

Last year

Everett

$2,400

decreased by14%

Last year

Lynn

$2,400

increased by12%

Last year

Malden

$2,500

decreased by4%

Last year

Medford

$3,300

decreased by5%

Last year

Newton

$3,595

Flat

Last year

Quincy

$2,600

decreased by3%

Last year

Revere

$2,616

Flat

Last year

Somerville

$3,100

decreased by1%

Last year

Waltham

$3,102

increased by1%

Last year

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

Garden Row (multi - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5 Mark Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5 Mark Street Unit 2

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

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. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

19 Newport St, Boston, MA 02125 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

1 bed

1 bath

$800–$880

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

Apartment for rent

50 Astoria St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington Hill house for rent in Boston

Bedroom in shared house- Mattapan $850

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

424 Bowdoin Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

157 Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Meeting House Hill condo for rent in Boston

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

118 Buttonwood St - Photo 1 of 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