Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Boston
$4,160/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Boston is $4,160 per month as of May 2026. This is 113% above the national average rent, or $2,210 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Boston
192
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $4,159, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boston run $3,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,294 |  8% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $3,927 | 10% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $5,062 | 8% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $6,990 | 8% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,650 | 22% | 62% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,450 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,350 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,250 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,250 | |
North End | $3,600 | |
South End | $3,729 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,159 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 32% | 31% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,294
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,927
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,062
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,990
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
62%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,450
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,350
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,250
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,250
North End
Average rent
$3,600
South End
Average rent
$3,729
Apartments
Average rent
$4,159
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
31%
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
113%higher than the national median
77%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 21% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.
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4d ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston
682 Atlantic Ave #37F, Boston, MA 02111
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
461 Washington St #104, Boston, MA 02111
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
231 Harrison Ave #18, Boston, MA 02111
Studio
1 bath
$2,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
50 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$26,656
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
99 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,865–$26,656
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
21m ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,111–$11,375
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
50 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$26,656
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Canal St #543, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$5,405
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
44 Bromfield St #1312, Boston, MA 02108
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,610–$4,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St #3282A, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,190–$6,470
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,111–$11,375
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Canal St #543, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$5,405
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,225
$5,115
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,111–$11,375
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Canal St #543, Boston, MA 02114
1 bed
1 bath
$5,405
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,225
$5,115
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$6,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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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 $4,160 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Boston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Boston have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Boston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Boston is 113% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,210 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).