Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Beacon Hill

$3,150/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beacon Hill is $3,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,225 more per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beacon Hill

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,100, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Beacon Hill run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,860.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

3%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,950

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$5,100

2%

28%

4 bedroom

$11,500

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

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$3,150
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

21 Beacon St #7M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill condo for rent in Boston

21 Beacon St #7M, Boston, MA 02108

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

Condo for rent

86 Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8

Very good

86 Charles Street

86 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Studio

1 bath

$1,850–$2,550

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

Apartment for rent

52 Garden Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

52 Garden Street

52 Garden St, Boston, MA 02114

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

9 Myrtle St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $3,150 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beacon Hill?

Average rent prices in Beacon Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Beacon Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beacon Hill is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 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 $126,000/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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