Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Beacon Hill

$3,050/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beacon Hill is $3,050 per month as of November 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$3.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beacon Hill

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beacon Hill rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Beacon Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Beacon Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beacon Hill is $2,972, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Beacon Hill run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,480.

Listings

Studio

$2,475

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$2,700

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$5,100

6%

50%

4 bedroom

$5,600

12%

321%

Studio

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

321%

Back Bay

Average rent

$3,825

Downtown Boston

Average rent

$4,137

Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood

Average rent

$3,434

Mission Hill

Average rent

$4,782

North End

Average rent

$3,482

South End

Average rent

$3,736

Apartments

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$3,725

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

Houses

Average rent

$3,500

Rooms

Average rent

$1,710

Last 30 days

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Beacon Hill and Back Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

Beacon Hill

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,825
increased by101%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

9 Myrtle St #8CP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
44 Joy St #10A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

44 Joy St #10A, Boston, MA 02114

2 beds

1 bath

$3,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
44 Joy St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

44 Joy St #10, Boston, MA 02114

2 beds

1 bath

$3,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
70 Joy St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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.
24 Beacon St #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

3 baths

$8,800

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.
25 Beacon St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

25 Beacon St #2, Boston, MA 02108

3 beds

3 baths

$8,800

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.
22 Beacon St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill condo for rent in Boston

22 Beacon St #2, Boston, MA 02108

3 beds

3 baths

$8,600

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.
3 Walnut St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1.5 baths

$7,900

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.
44 Irving St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,500

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.
44A Joy St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

Fantastic Location!!! 1 Bed 1 Bath Beacon Hill

44A Joy St #6, Boston, MA 02114

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
44A Joy St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
48 Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill condo for rent in Boston

4 beds

2 baths

$5,975

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.
BostonView Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

BostonView Apartments

130 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02108

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950–$3,000

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.
90 Charles St #39 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,650

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 Louisburg Square - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2 Louisburg Square

2 Louisburg Sq, Boston, MA 02108

4 beds

3 baths

$8,000

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.
22 Beacon St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill condo for rent in Boston

22 Beacon St #2, Boston, MA 02108

3 beds

3 baths

$8,600

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.
86 Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8

Very good

86 Charles Street

86 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Studio

1 bath

$1,800–$2,750

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.
22 Anderson St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.
44A Joy St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
43 Anderson St #2DW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

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 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Beacon Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Beacon Hill?

The average rent in Beacon Hill is $3,050 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beacon Hill?

Average rent prices in Beacon Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Beacon Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beacon Hill is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beacon Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Beacon Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/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).