Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Boston
$4,137/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Boston is $4,137 per month as of November 2026. This is 118% above the national average rent, or $2,237 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Boston
203
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Boston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Downtown Boston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Downtown Boston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Boston is $4,140, whereas a house costs $6,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boston run $3,912 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,365 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,903 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $5,155 | 2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $6,236 | 10% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | No Change | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,825 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,050 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,092 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,434 | |
North End | $3,482 | |
South End | $3,736 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,140 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $3,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $6,600 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,430 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,365
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,903
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,155
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,236
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last year
30%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,825
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,050
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,092
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,434
North End
Average rent
$3,482
South End
Average rent
$3,736
Apartments
Average rent
$4,140
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Houses
Average rent
$6,600
Rooms
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
8%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Boston and Back Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Boston
118%higher than the national median
101%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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5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
233 Harrison Ave #11, Boston, MA 02111
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
107 South St #2F, Boston, MA 02111
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $295Fees 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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
73 Hudson St #3, Boston, MA 02111
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
75 Staniford St #6Q, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$2,820
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
Verified
1 India St, Boston, MA 02109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,990–$16,079
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
1 Franklin St #4305, Boston, MA 02110
2 beds
2.5 baths
$11,000
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.Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$9,925
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$7,297
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
1d ago
Verified
1 India St, Boston, MA 02109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,990–$16,079
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$9,925
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.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
99 Kneeland St #1291, Boston, MA 02111
1 bed
1 bath
$4,745
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
44 Bromfield St #1306, Boston, MA 02108
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,420–$2,855
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,355
Price dropped $380Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 India St #1134, Boston, MA 02109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,525–$4,350
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
530 Atlantic Ave #985, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,015–$3,370
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 India St, Boston, MA 02109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,990–$16,079
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$9,925
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
44 Bromfield St #1306, Boston, MA 02108
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,420–$2,855
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,355
Price dropped $380Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Boston, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Boston rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Boston?
The average rent in Downtown Boston is $4,137 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Boston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Boston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Downtown Boston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Boston is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,237 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Boston?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Boston, you'd need to earn approximately $166,000/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).