Average Rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Back Bay, Boston, MA Rents

Back Bay rentals average $2,748 for a studio rental to $15,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $6 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.41%) year-over-year from $2,682 to $2,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $136 (4.24%) year-over-year from $3,202 to $3,338. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,088 (22.50%) year-over-year from $4,837 to $5,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,400 (104.92%) year-over-year from $6,100 to $12,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,625 (-11.17%) year-over-year from $23,500 to $20,875. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.10	$2,800	$2,682 (4.41%)	$1,188 (135.62%)
1 BR	$5.42	$3,338	$3,202 (4.24%)	$2,815 (18.56%)
2 BR	$5.69	$5,925	$4,837 (22.50%)	$4,681 (26.57%)
3 BR	$5.56	$12,500	$6,100 (104.92%)	$5,675 (120.28%)
4+ BR	$6.36	$20,875	$23,500 (-11.17%)	$16,250 (28.46%)

Historical Rents in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Back Bay

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Back Bay. The average rent in Back Bay is currently $3,021 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back Bay, Boston, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 per month.

Let's compare Back Bay, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 35.40% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA are about 47.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 72.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,200	$2,800	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,775
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,000	$2,800	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,150	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Neighborhoods Near Back Bay

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is currently around $3,789 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,789. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back Bay, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,600 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Back Bay. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$175	$2,425	$2,900	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$210	$2,700	$3,595	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,800	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,200	$3,725	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,435	$4,166	$3,778
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$2,750	$3,800	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,485	$4,210	$3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,040	$3,840	$4,675	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,803	$3,250	$4,500	$4,118
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,238	$3,050	$3,700	$5,600

Top Counties Near Back Bay

There are a total of 10 counties located by Back Bay, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,021. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 35.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 34.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back Bay, Boston, MA is 47.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,200	$2,800	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,775
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,000	$2,800	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,150	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Zipcodes Near Back Bay

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,498. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,708. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Back Bay, Boston, MA is $3,109 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,615 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Back Bay, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,475	$5,200	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,815	$3,500	$4,230	$3,995
02128, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,375	$3,000	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Back Bay Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Back Bay, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Back Bay, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,748 and an average price per square feet of $6.10. There are a total of 20 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,450 and an average price per square feet of $5.42. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,350 and an average price per square feet of $5.69. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back Bay.

How have rent prices in Back Bay, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Back Bay, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Back Bay, Boston, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.