Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,475 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,921 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,300 | |
Mission Hill | $4,315 | |
North End | $3,650 | |
South End | $3,675 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,482 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 14% | No Change |
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%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,475
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,921
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,300
Mission Hill
Average rent
$4,315
North End
Average rent
$3,650
South End
Average rent
$3,675
Apartments
Average rent
$3,482
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
14%
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 1% lower than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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23h 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
5d+ ago
Back Bay house for rent in Boston
483 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
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
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
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
259 W Newton St #1, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
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
$2,095
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
3d ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,070–$12,950
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
2.5 baths
$15,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #3614A, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,880–$14,730
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 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
17h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
2 baths
$7,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Verified
780 Boylston St #1036, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,920–$6,940
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$6,790
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
135 Clarendon St #1285, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,610–$6,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #1263, Boston, MA 02199
1 bed
1 bath
$4,785–$4,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
290 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$8,321
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$6,790
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #3614A, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,880–$14,730
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
232 Newbury St #782, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$4,260
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, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,985–$6,135
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
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,070–$12,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1117, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,335–$5,960
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
290 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$8,321
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
232 Newbury St #782, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$4,260
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #1263, Boston, MA 02199
1 bed
1 bath
$4,785–$4,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$6,790
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
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,070–$12,950
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
135 Clarendon St #1285, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,610–$6,075
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
780 Boylston St #1036, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,920–$6,940
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
11 Hereford St #556, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,680–$4,535
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
178 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
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
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,985–$6,135
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–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,075–$4,330
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
Studio
1 bath
$4,340
$4,070
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
3d ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$3,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 27
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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 Jan 9