Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,450. This is +77%, or $1,501, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,450

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

262

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,450. This is +77%, or $1,501, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
34%
40%
13%
11%
$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 price trends in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,482. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,520 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,355. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,490

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$5,379

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$5,600

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$7,800

174%

323%

Studio

$2,600

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,490

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,379

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,800

Last 30 days

174%

Last year

323%

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$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,475
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

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