Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,886, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,795

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

198

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,886, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
21%
47%
25%
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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA costs about $3,610 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,716. Houses for rent in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,610

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$4,703

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,805

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,800

11%

4%

Studio

$2,972

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,610

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,703

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,805

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

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.

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$3,795
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

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$3,450

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$3,200

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Last year

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$3,397

increased by6%

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North End

$3,573

increased by4%

Last year

South End

$3,667

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Last year

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$1,995

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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

1 Nassau St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston

1 Nassau St, Boston, MA 02111

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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

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97 Hudson St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

97 Hudson St.

97 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,300–$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

76 Hudson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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

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