Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Back Bay
$3,810/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Back Bay is $3,810 per month as of October 2026. This is 101% above the national average rent, or $1,910 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Back Bay
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Back Bay rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Back Bay, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Back Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Back Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Back Bay is $3,892, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Back Bay run $3,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,659 | 11% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,775 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $5,920 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,420 | 26% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $10,650 | 140% | 838% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $2,995 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,195 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,400 | |
Mission Hill | $3,580 | |
North End | $3,500 | |
South End | $3,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,892 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,395 | 3% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,100 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,659
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,920
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,420
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,650
Last 30 days
140%
Last year
838%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$2,995
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,195
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,400
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,580
North End
Average rent
$3,500
South End
Average rent
$3,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,892
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Back Bay and Beacon Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Back Bay
101%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 27% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
405 Beacon St #15, Boston, MA 02115
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,580–$12,065
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2.5 baths
$15,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
215 Stuart St #105, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
2 baths
$10,989
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,580–$12,065
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,095–$10,615
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,465
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,160–$12,310
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
232 Newbury St #782, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$3,710
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,580–$12,065
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,160–$12,310
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #1352, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,880–$8,180
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,580–$12,065
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,095–$10,615
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,285–$6,260
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Back Bay, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Back Bay rental market.
How much is rent in Back Bay?
The average rent in Back Bay is $3,810 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Back Bay?
Average rent prices in Back Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Back Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Back Bay is 101% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,910 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Back Bay?
To comfortably afford rent in Back Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).