Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Bostonia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Bostonia

$2,150/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bostonia is $2,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bostonia

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bostonia rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bostonia, CA

Average rent prices in Bostonia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Bostonia, CA

Rent prices in Bostonia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bostonia is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Bostonia run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,195

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,190

13%

1%

4 bedroom

$7,237

No Change

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,190

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,237

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bostonia, CA, 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 Bostonia, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bostonia and Alpine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bostonia

Median rent price$2,150
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,275
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bostonia, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

Discover rentals in Bostonia, CA

Villa Terraza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Villa Terraza Apartments

1059 E Bradley Ave, Bostonia, CA 92021

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995–$2,095

Apartment for rent

1261 Victor Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Bostonia

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 16

1245 Lyons Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bostonia

2BR/1.0BA

1245 Lyons Ln, Bostonia, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

745 E Bradley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bostonia

Condominium - El Cajon, CA

745 E Bradley Ave, Bostonia, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bostonia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bostonia rental market.

How much is rent in Bostonia?

The average rent in Bostonia is $2,150 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bostonia?

Average rent prices in Bostonia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Bostonia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bostonia is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bostonia?

To comfortably afford rent in Bostonia, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bostonia?

Based on historical data from 2025, October offered the lowest rental prices while March had the highest rates, with roughly a 13% difference between peak and off-season pricing.

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).

Apartments for rent in Bostonia