Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,770. This is +96%, or $1,850, higher than the national average.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,770

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

134

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,770. This is +96%, or $1,850, higher than the national average.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
16%
54%
24%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

78%
22%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA costs about $3,526 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,550. Houses for rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$4,570

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$5,200

15%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,300

28%

60%

Studio

$3,175

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,570

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Boston, 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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Downtown Boston

Median rent price$3,770
increased by96%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,492
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 8% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

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$3,492

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$3,000

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$3,060

decreased by3%

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$3,350

increased by4%

Last year

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$3,600

decreased by1%

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281 Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

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281 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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1 bath

$2,500

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5d+ ago

Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,550

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

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5d+ ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 30

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1 Nashua Street

1 Nashua St #1260, Boston, MA 02114

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,770–$6,050

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1 India Street

1 India St #1134, Boston, MA 02109

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,890–$5,025

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Tyler St #W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

97 Tyler St #GBR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1