Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Back Bay

$3,455/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Back Bay is $3,455 per month as of June 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,505 more per month.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Back Bay

265

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Back Bay rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Back Bay have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Back Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Back Bay is $3,500, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Back Bay run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$3,450

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$5,420

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$5,800

6%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,580

14%

160%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,420

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

160%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Back Bay, 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.

How does rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Back Bay and Beacon Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Back Bay

Median rent price$3,455
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA

248 Newbury St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

$1,795 - Studio In Boston With Great Amenities

248 Newbury St #6, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

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 Sep 1

8 Garrison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,880

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

Condo for rent

483 Beacon St #87 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

483 Beacon St #87, Boston, MA 02115

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

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

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

259 W Newton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

259 W Newton St #1, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Back Bay, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Back Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Back Bay?

The average rent in Back Bay is $3,455 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Back Bay?

Average rent prices in Back Bay have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Back Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Back Bay is 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,505 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Back Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Back Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $138,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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