Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Boston University, MA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,550. This is +82%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,550

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,035

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,550. This is +82%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
32%
40%
16%
11%
$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

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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
Boston University, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA have decreased by 7% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Boston University, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Boston University, MA is $3,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston University, MA costs about $3,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,800. Houses for rent in Boston University, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,000

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,795

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,800

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,500

-

11%

Studio

$2,495

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston University, 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.

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