Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Boston University, MA

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,699, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,584

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,699, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
31%
37%
17%
15%
$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

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 12% 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 $3,360. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston University, MA costs about $2,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,600. Houses for rent in Boston University, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,950

-

2%

2 bedroom

$3,600

-

3%

3 bedroom

$4,800

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,600

-

9%

Studio

$2,450

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last year

9%

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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