Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Back Bay, Boston, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +82% higher than the national average.

$3.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

203

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +82% higher than the national average.

$3.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
31%
40%
14%
13%
$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

64%
36%
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.

Rent comparables in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,545. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,690. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$5,500

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$6,890

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,400

106%

178%

Studio

$2,700

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,890

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last 30 days

106%

Last year

178%

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.

Compare rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

Back Bay

Median rent price$3,600
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 24% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA

NABC - A17 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

NABC - A17

492 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,000–$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

73 Marlborough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,830

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

House for rent

177 Marlborough St #BF - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - NO BROKER FEE!!

177 Marlborough St #BF, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$1,875

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

259 W Newton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

259 W Newton St, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

405 Beacon St #12J - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

$1,945 - Studio In Boston With Great Amenities

405 Beacon St #12J, Boston, MA 02115

Studio

1 bath

$1,945

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

403 Beacon Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,945

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

405 Beacon St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,945

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 27

257 Marlborough St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

257 Marlborough St

257 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

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

Apartment for rent