Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +82% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,600. This is +82% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,545. A 1-bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA costs about $3,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,690. Houses for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $5,500 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $6,890 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,400 | 106% | 178% | |
Studio | $2,700 | No Change | 5% |
Comparables | ||
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Beacon Hill | $2,900 | |
Downtown Boston | $3,970 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,100 | |
Mission Hill | $3,700 | |
North End | $3,200 | |
South End | $3,662 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,545 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,180 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,890
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,400
Last 30 days
106%
Last year
178%
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$2,900
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$3,970
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,100
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,700
North End
Average rent
$3,200
South End
Average rent
$3,662
Apartments
Average rent
$3,545
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,180
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.
Median rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
Back Bay
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 24% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
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4d 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. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay house for rent in Boston
73 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
177 Marlborough St #BF, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
259 W Newton St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
405 Beacon St #12J, Boston, MA 02115
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d 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
Available Sep 15
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
Available Aug 27
3d ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
257 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,935–$19,316
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
343 Commonwealth Ave #10A, Boston, MA 02115
3 beds
2 baths
$14,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$13,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$11,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
19 Stanhope St #1D, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$11,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
Back Bay townhouse for rent in Boston
19 Stanhope St #1A, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$10,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$10,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Back Bay apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$9,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
7h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,935–$12,205
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,935–$19,316
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,440–$5,460
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
780 Boylston St #1036, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$5,540
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
499 Beacon St #355, Boston, MA 02215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,680–$3,650
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,820
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1117, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,960–$4,660
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,930
$3,610
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
790 Boylston St #1180, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,440–$5,460
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St #868, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$3,360
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,360
$3,190
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,620
$3,410
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
11 Hereford St #557, Boston, MA 02115
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,080–$2,840
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St #249, Boston, MA 02199
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,390–$5,380
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,935–$19,316
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
780 Boylston St #1036, Boston, MA 02199
Studio –2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$5,540
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,935–$12,205
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,935–$19,316
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
790 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
1 bed
1 bath
$4,345
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
230 Newbury St #813, Boston, MA 02116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
499 Beacon St #355, Boston, MA 02215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,680–$2,730
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
179 Saint Botolph St #135, Boston, MA 02115
1 bed
1 bath
$3,140
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
150 Huntington Ave #1117, Boston, MA 02115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,960–$4,660
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,930
$3,610
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent