Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Back Bay
$3,675/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Back Bay is $3,675 per month as of September 2026. This is 93% above the national average rent, or $1,775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Back Bay
176
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,700, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Back Bay run $3,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,590 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $5,835 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,300 | 31% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,187 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,265 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,192 | |
Mission Hill | $3,497 | |
North End | $3,550 | |
South End | $3,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,590
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,835
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
10%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,187
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,265
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,192
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,497
North End
Average rent
$3,550
South End
Average rent
$3,850
Apartments
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
15%
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
93%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 15% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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1%Discover rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA
4d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
259 W Newton St #1, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$1,822
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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.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
$1,995
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 #3, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$2,008
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$10,250
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
$15,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #1352, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,010–$11,070
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 #105, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
2 baths
$10,989
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
8h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$10,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,405–$10,775
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
$4,170
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
2d ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #1352, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,010–$11,070
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
$4,170
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,545
$3,475
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
Verified
135 Clarendon St #1285, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,560–$5,655
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$10,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$10,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,405–$10,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
790 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,220
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
$4,170
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
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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 $3,675 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Back Bay?
Average rent prices in Back Bay have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Back Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Back Bay is 93% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,775 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 $147,000/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).