Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,555. This is +87%, or $1,655, higher than the national average.

$4.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,555

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

185

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,555. This is +87%, or $1,655, higher than the national average.

$4.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
30%
41%
13%
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 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 3% 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 $3,605. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,720. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,500

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$5,672

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$6,890

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$6,800

66%

147%

Studio

$2,675

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,672

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,890

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

66%

Last year

147%

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$3,555
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 9% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

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56 Commonwealth Ave #63A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

Studio on one of the most prestigious blocks in Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave #63A, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$1,700

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

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13 Marlborough St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM W/ GREAT NATURAL LIGHT!!

13 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,880

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

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169 Beacon St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

169 Beacon St #14, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,940

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

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405 Beacon St - Photo 1 of 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.

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505 Beacon St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

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

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Available Jan 19

290 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

290 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Studio

1 bath

$2,100

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

Condo for rent

248 Newbury St #10J - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,145

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

248 Newbury St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,145

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1