Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,775. This is +98%, or $1,868, higher than the national average.

$4.08

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,775

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

127

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,775. This is +98%, or $1,868, higher than the national average.

$4.08

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
21%
50%
23%
5%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,770. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA costs about $3,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,400. Houses for rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,125.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,418

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$4,425

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,775

14%

11%

4 bedroom

$6,940

37%

19%

Studio

$3,110

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$3,110

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,418

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,775

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,940

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

19%

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$3,775
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

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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$3,575

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210 South St #9-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

2 baths

$1,200

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

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1 Canal St #936 - Photo 1 of 1

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1 Canal St #936, Boston, MA 02114

Studio

1 bath

$1,892

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

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1 Nashua Street

1 Nashua St #5225A, Boston, MA 02114

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,960–$6,070

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

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44 Bromfield Street

44 Bromfield St #1302, Boston, MA 02108

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,055–$2,070

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

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,870

$2,160

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Apartment for rent

76 Hudson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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

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73 Hudson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

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73 Hudson St #3, Boston, MA 02111

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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

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Available Sep 17

80 Broad St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

80 Broad St, Boston, MA 02110

1 bed

1 bath

$2,655

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

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