Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, 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 4% 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 $3,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,465 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,500. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,047.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,472 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $5,440 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $7,000 | 2% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | 699% | 171% | |
Studio | $2,650 | 5% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beacon Hill | $3,100 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,795 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,300 | |
Mission Hill | $5,250 | |
North End | $3,205 | |
South End | $3,575 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,047 | 49% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,080 | 22% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,472
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,440
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
699%
Last year
171%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,100
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,795
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,300
Mission Hill
Average rent
$5,250
North End
Average rent
$3,205
South End
Average rent
$3,575
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,047
Last 30 days
49%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
22%
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 16% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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3d ago
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
534 Beacon Street #602, Boston, MA 02215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay house for rent in Boston
362 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
10h ago
58-60 Saint James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
261 Marlborough Street #4, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ 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
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
3 baths
$21,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
7h ago
Verified
77 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,485–$19,316
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
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$15,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$10,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$8,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
6h ago
135 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,125–$7,725
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
2 baths
$6,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$6,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
7h ago
Verified
770 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,925–$13,150
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
7h ago
Verified
77 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,485–$19,316
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
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,315
$2,295
Price drop
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
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,325
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
15h ago
Verified
770 Boylston Street #249, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,090–$5,115
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
15h ago
Verified
179 Saint Botolph Street #136, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,145–$3,380
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
15h ago
Verified
790 Boylston Street #1296, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,465–$4,165
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
15h ago
Verified
780 Boylston Street #547, Boston, MA 02199
Studio
1 bath
$4,065
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
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,315
$2,295
Price drop
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
15h ago
Verified
790 Boylston Street #1296, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,465–$4,165
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
3d ago
Verified
499 Beacon Street #355, Boston, MA 02215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,915–$4,300
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,420
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
15h ago
Verified
179 Saint Botolph Street #136, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,145–$3,380
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
7h ago
Verified
77 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,485–$19,316
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
15h ago
Verified
770 Boylston Street #249, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,090–$5,115
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
15h ago
Verified
150 Huntington Avenue #1182, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,245–$3,540
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
7h ago
Verified
770 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,925–$13,150
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
7h ago
Verified
790 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,660–$8,155
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
7h ago
Verified
77 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,485–$19,316
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
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,315
$2,295
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
Verified
499 Beacon Street #355, Boston, MA 02215
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Loft for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1