Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Average rent in
Boston, MA
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,333. This is +75%, or $1,427, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,333
2%Total rentals
5,350
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston, MA is $3,333. This is +75%, or $1,427, higher than the national average.
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Rent ranges
Households
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 increased by 3% 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 $3,336. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA costs about $2,865 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 $3,850.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 |  3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | 9% | 6% | |
Studio | $2,500 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,500 | |
Commonwealth | $3,000 | |
D Street West Broadway | $3,695 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,755 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,346 | |
Mission Hill | $5,275 | |
North Allston | $3,400 | |
Oak Square | $3,000 | |
South End | $3,560 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,000 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,336 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,060 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
Commonwealth
Average rent
$3,000
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,346
Mission Hill
Average rent
$5,275
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,000
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,500
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,000
D Street West Broadway
Average rent
$3,695
North Allston
Average rent
$3,400
South End
Average rent
$3,560
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,755
Apartments
Average rent
$3,336
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,060
Last 30 days
1%
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
75%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boston, MA is 55% higher than the median rent in Brockton, MA.
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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.
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 |
Discover rentals in Boston, MA
15h ago
7-9-9R Winship, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
-1 baths
$200
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
5d+ ago
Jamaica Hills - Pond apartment for rent in Boston
17 Moraine Street, Boston, MA 02130
Studio
0 baths
$215
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
0 baths
$350
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
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
3d ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill apartment for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston
2 Avery St #PH3C, 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 Dec 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
3 baths
$21,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2m ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,485–$19,316
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$15,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo 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
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
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. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
139 Washington St, Boston, MA 02135
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,085–$13,940
Price drop
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
1h ago
Verified
1555 Vfw Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,144–$6,244
Price drop
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
2h ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,720–$12,319
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
3h ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,065–$10,000
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
2d ago
Verified
9 Bronsdon St, Boston, MA 02135
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$3,860
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
4h ago
Verified
25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$20,000
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
2d ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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
9h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$5,365
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
2m ago
Verified
390 Blue Ledge Dr, Boston, MA 02131
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,743–$3,829
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
18 Haviland St, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,624–$4,039
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24 Oyster Bay Rd, Boston, MA 02125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,091–$5,694
Price drop
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
9h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$5,365
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
1d ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,096–$6,316
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
2d ago
Verified
660 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,168–$6,938
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
2d ago
Verified
35 Lomasney Way, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,079–$6,479
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
250 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,131–$7,488
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
2d ago
Verified
1555 Vfw Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
1 bed
1 bath
$2,144–$4,753
Price drop
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
3d ago
Verified
9 Bronsdon St, Boston, MA 02135
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$2,915
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
5d+ ago
Verified
899 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Studio
1 bath
$2,720–$4,349
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
4m ago
Verified
390 Blue Ledge Dr, Boston, MA 02131
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,743–$3,718
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
88 Brandywyne Dr, Boston, MA 02128
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$3,944
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24 Oyster Bay Rd, Boston, MA 02125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,091–$5,694
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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
Boston Metro Report
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 $2,216 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Cambridge ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $3,000.
- Boston was the second priciest with rent at $2,920.
- Somerville ranked as third with rent at $2,650.
The Least Expensive
- Brockton was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,670.
- Manchester-by-the-Sea ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,680.
- Worcester was third with rent priced at $1,760.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Beverly had the fastest growing rent, up 7.6% since this time last year.
- Portsmouth was the second fastest growing with rent up 7.2% since this time last year.
- Melrose was third with rent increasing 4.7%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Medford & Portsmouth tied for the city with the fastest growing rent, both up 6.2%
- Malden was second with rent climbing 5.9%.
- Somerville placed third with rent increasing 3.9%.
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.
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