Average Rent in Boston University, MA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Boston University, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,272. This is +66% higher than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,272

12%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,322

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boston University, MA is $3,272. This is +66% higher than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

43%

37%

12%

$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 comparables in
Boston University, MA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Boston University, MA is $3,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston University, MA costs about $2,875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,700. Houses for rent in Boston University, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,050.


1 bedroom	$2,850	-	8%
2 bedroom	$3,700	-	3%
3 bedroom	$4,500	-	3%
4 bedroom	$6,000	-	2%
Studio	$2,325	-	7%


Apartments	$3,200	-	No Change
Condos	$3,850	-	No Change
Houses	$3,050	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,305	-	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,325

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

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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