Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Bay Village, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Bay Village

$4,795/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bay Village is $4,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 152% above the national average rent, or $2,895 more per month.

$3.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bay Village

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bay Village rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bay Village, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Bay Village have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Bay Village, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Bay Village vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bay Village is $4,795, whereas a house costs $4,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay Village run $4,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,980.

Listings

Studio

$3,960

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$4,325

8%

20%

2 bedroom

$4,900

13%

48%

3 bedroom

$5,750

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$3,960

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,325

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bay Village, 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 Bay Village, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bay Village and Central Square by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bay Village

Median rent price$4,795
increased by152%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,505
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay Village, Boston, MA is 37% higher than the median rent in Central Square, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Bay Village, Boston, MA

14 Melrose St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Village apartment for rent in Boston

Residential Lease, Boston, MA

14 Melrose St #2, Boston, MA 02116

2 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Winchester St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Village condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Winchester St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Village apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20 Winchester St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Bay Village condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bay Village, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bay Village rental market.

How much is rent in Bay Village?

The average rent in Bay Village is $4,795 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bay Village?

Average rent prices in Bay Village have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Bay Village rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bay Village is 152% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,895 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bay Village?

To comfortably afford rent in Bay Village, you'd need to earn approximately $192,000/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).

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