Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,585. This is +84%, or $1,640, higher than the national average.

$4.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,585

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

197

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,585. This is +84%, or $1,640, higher than the national average.

$4.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
29%
43%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,580 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,730. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$5,675

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$6,199

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$9,800

49%

10%

Studio

$2,800

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,199

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,800

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

10%

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$3,585
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 22% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA

NABC - A17 - Photo 1 of 1

39m ago

8.3

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.

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73 Marlborough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,830

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

House for rent

405 Beacon St - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

179 Saint Botolph St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay condo for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,975

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

Condo for rent

179 Saint Botolph St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

$2,100 - Studio In Boston With Great Amenities

179 Saint Botolph St #1, Boston, MA 02115

Studio

1 bath

$2,100

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

Available Oct 15

169 Beacon St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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

House for rent

272 Newbury St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

513 Beacon St #6 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1