Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

166

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
33%
37%
14%
15%
$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 3% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,465 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 $4,047.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,472

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$5,440

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$7,000

2%

28%

4 bedroom

$6,900

699%

171%

Studio

$2,650

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,472

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,440

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,900

Last 30 days

699%

Last year

171%

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 by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

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$3,205

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA

NABC - A17 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

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 and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

534 Beacon Street #602 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,190

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

Condo for rent

362 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

362 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

House for rent

58-60 Ames Ave - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

6.8

Good

58-60 Ames Ave

58-60 Saint James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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

Apartment for rent

261 Marlborough Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

405 Beacon St - 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

403 Beacon Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

505 Beacon Street #C - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15