Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,515. This is +85%, or $1,614, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,515. This is +85%, or $1,614, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,555. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,500. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,650.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $5,557 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $8,700 | 7% | 179% | |
Studio | $2,500 | 1% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,200 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,841 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,455 | |
Mission Hill | $4,500 | |
North End | $3,600 | |
South End | $3,667 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,555 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,350 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,017 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,557
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
179%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,200
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,841
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,455
Mission Hill
Average rent
$4,500
North End
Average rent
$3,600
South End
Average rent
$3,667
Apartments
Average rent
$3,555
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,017
Last 30 days
7%
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.
Median rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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4d ago
492 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$2,000
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 house for rent in Boston
261 Marlborough St #4111, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,745
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
1 Charles St S #7A, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
17h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
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
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
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
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
19 Cumberland St #6A, Boston, MA 02115
Studio
1 bath
$1,975
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 May 1
3h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,620–$19,316
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
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$15,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #5236A, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,315–$12,380
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 #106, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
2 baths
$10,887
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
5h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$6,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2h ago
Verified
780 Boylston St #1036, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$6,470
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
215 Stuart St #1504, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$5,976
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
2h ago
Verified
135 Clarendon St #412, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,210–$5,965
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,620–$19,316
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,950–$13,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #5236A, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,315–$12,380
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
290 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$8,823
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1169, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,175–$6,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,935
$4,745
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
2h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,410
$4,140
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
2h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,180–$6,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
135 Clarendon St #412, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,210–$5,965
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 19
3h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,620–$19,316
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #5236A, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,315–$12,380
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
290 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$8,823
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1169, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,175–$6,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,935
$4,745
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
2h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,410
$4,140
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
3h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,590–$8,155
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
3h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,620–$19,316
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,950–$13,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,935
$4,745
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
2h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,410
$4,140
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
2h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,770
$3,850
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
2h ago
Verified
179 Saint Botolph St #136, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,230–$3,865
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
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$5,448
$4,617
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