Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 16, 2025
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,492 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,000 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,000 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,060 | |
North End | $3,350 | |
South End | $3,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,175 | 5% | - | |
Rooms | $1,390 | 4% | - |
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%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,492
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,000
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,060
North End
Average rent
$3,350
South End
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
4%
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.
Median rent prices in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Back Bay, Boston, MA.
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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
281 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
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.House for rent
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St #1260, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,770–$6,050
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
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
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
97 Tyler St #GBR, Boston, MA 02111
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$7,297
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$6,725
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$5,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$5,360
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$5,241
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$5,133
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
3d ago
Verified
101 Canal St #563, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,585–$5,050
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
1 bath
$4,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,190
$3,520
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,515
$5,735
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
530 Atlantic Ave #985, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,605–$3,820
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
1d ago
Verified
50 Causeway St #1028, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$5,365
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St #1260, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,770–$6,050
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,190
$3,520
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
530 Atlantic Ave #985, Boston, MA 02210
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,605–$3,820
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
1d ago
Verified
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
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,515
$5,735
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
50 Causeway St #1028, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$5,365
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St #1260, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,770–$6,050
Price drop
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
3d ago
Verified
101 Canal St #563, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,585–$5,050
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$6,725
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,190
$3,520
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,515
$5,735
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
50 Causeway St #1028, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,890–$3,685
Price drop
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
1d ago
Verified
1 India St #1134, Boston, MA 02109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Nashua St #1260, Boston, MA 02114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,770–$4,515
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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