Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bay Village, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Bay Village

$4,307/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bay Village is $4,307 per month as of July 2026. This is 123% above the national average rent, or $2,377 more per month.

$3.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bay Village

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bay Village rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $4,250, whereas a house costs $7,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay Village run $3,743 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,630.

Listings

Studio

$3,760

2%

17%

1 bedroom

$3,730

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$6,630

14%

27%

3 bedroom

$7,500

2%

58%

4 bedroom

$6,500

31%

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Studio

Average rent

$3,760

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,730

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,630

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

58%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

31%

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$4,307
increased by123%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay Village, Boston, MA is 29% higher than the median rent in Central Square, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Bay Village, Boston, MA

6h ago

Bay Village apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

54 Melrose St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Village apartment for rent in Boston

APARTMENT - Boston, MA

54 Melrose St #3, Boston, MA 02116

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

6h ago

Bay Village apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

9 Cortes St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Village condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$4,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

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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 $4,307 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bay Village?

Average rent prices in Bay Village have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Bay Village rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bay Village is 123% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,377 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 $172,000/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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