Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Back Bay
$3,600/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Back Bay is $3,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Back Bay
182
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Back Bay rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Back Bay, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Back Bay have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,600, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Back Bay run $3,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $5,505 | 3% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $6,200 | 6% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $8,700 | 13% | 271% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,200 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,110 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,150 | |
Mission Hill | $3,726 | |
North End | $3,500 | |
South End | $3,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 |  23% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,465 | 19% | 36% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,505
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,700
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
271%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,200
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,110
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,150
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,726
North End
Average rent
$3,500
South End
Average rent
$3,799
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
23%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
36%
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
87%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 13% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
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
2d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
405 Beacon St #15P, Boston, MA 02115
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
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
17h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,980–$13,235
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #1178, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,780–$13,370
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
215 Stuart St #105, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
2 baths
$11,091
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,105–$7,285
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,980–$13,235
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1181, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,290–$7,220
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #5273A, Boston, MA 02199
1 bed
1 bath
$4,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,980–$13,235
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1181, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,290–$7,220
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #5273A, Boston, MA 02199
1 bed
1 bath
$4,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
135 Clarendon St #752, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,940–$5,555
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,105–$7,285
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,980–$13,235
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,370
$3,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,945
$4,845
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.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 $3,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Back Bay?
Average rent prices in Back Bay have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Back Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Back Bay is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,670 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 $144,000/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).