Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,250 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,745 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,344 | |
Mission Hill | $5,100 | |
North End | $3,500 | |
South End | $3,520 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,605 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,875 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,140 | 7% | No Change |
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%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,250
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,745
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,344
Mission Hill
Average rent
$5,100
North End
Average rent
$3,500
South End
Average rent
$3,520
Apartments
Average rent
$3,605
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,140
Last 30 days
7%
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.
Back Bay
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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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4d ago
Back Bay house for rent in Boston
56 Commonwealth Ave #63A, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
13 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,880
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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.House for rent
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.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 Jan 19
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
23h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
248 Newbury St #10J, Boston, MA 02116
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
1d 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
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,377–$19,316
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
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$15,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$13,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$9,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
215 Stuart St #203, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$5,811
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
2d ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #4677A, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,215–$5,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,865–$13,150
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
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,377–$19,316
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
8h ago
Verified
135 Clarendon St #412, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,105–$5,390
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
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,925–$5,890
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
9h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,485
$2,335
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
9h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #1263, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,120–$5,565
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
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,820
$2,350
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
9h ago
Verified
499 Beacon St #355, Boston, MA 02215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,855–$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
8h ago
Verified
135 Clarendon St #412, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,105–$5,390
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
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,925–$5,890
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
9h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,485
$2,335
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
9h ago
Verified
499 Beacon St #355, Boston, MA 02215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,855–$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
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,377–$19,316
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
9h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #1263, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,120–$5,565
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
1d ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1171, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,455–$3,660
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
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
$4,370
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
46m ago
Verified
790 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,590–$8,155
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
11h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,865–$13,150
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
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,377–$19,316
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
9h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,485
$2,335
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
9h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,190–$5,890
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
9h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #1263, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,120–$5,565
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
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,820
$2,350
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
9h ago
Verified
499 Beacon St #355, Boston, MA 02215
2 beds
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.Loft for rent