Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,945. This is +100%, or $1,971, higher than the national average.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,945

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

176

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA is $3,945. This is +100%, or $1,971, higher than the national average.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
12%
56%
23%
8%
$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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,945. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boston, Boston, MA costs about $3,835 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,685.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,769

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$4,685

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$5,920

5%

29%

4 bedroom

$8,145

27%

11%

Studio

$3,315

2%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,769

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,685

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,920

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,145

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

11%

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$3,945
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by82%

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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99 Broad St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston

STUNNING 1BEDROOM APARTMENT DOWNTOWN BOSTON

99 Broad St, Boston, MA 02110

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

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70 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

BEST LOCATION 1BEDROOM APARTMENT

70 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02111

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

45 Province St #2406 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

45 Province St #2406, Boston, MA 02108

1 bed

2 baths

$1,720

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

Condo for rent

140 Boylston St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

140 Boylston St

140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,770

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

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1 Franklin St #1402 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,199

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

Condo for rent

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1 Nashua Street

1 Nashua St #1005, Boston, MA 02114

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,440–$6,040

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

Apartment for rent

73 Hudson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

Charming 1 bed in Chinatown

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

Hudson St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,695

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1