Average Rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Beacon Hill, Boston, MA Rents

Beacon Hill rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $11,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,475, or roughly $6 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.49%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $104 (3.60%) year-over-year from $2,896 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $468 (13.08%) year-over-year from $3,582 to $4,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15,075 (322.46%) year-over-year from $4,675 to $19,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,044 (88.53%) year-over-year from $7,956 to $15,000. 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 0.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.54	$2,400	$2,342 (2.49%)	$2,075 (15.66%)
1 BR	$5.76	$3,000	$2,896 (3.60%)	$2,457 (22.12%)
2 BR	$4.77	$4,050	$3,582 (13.08%)	$2,933 (38.07%)
4+ BR	$3.80	$15,000	$7,956 (88.53%)	$7,604 (97.26%)

Historical Rents in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Beacon Hill. The average rent in Beacon Hill is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,098, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,998 per month.

Let's compare Beacon Hill, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 22.92% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA are about 33.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,800	$2,663
Malden, MA	$2,193	$2,000	$2,800	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Neighborhoods Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and North End. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is currently around $3,747 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,747. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Beacon Hill's average rent, which is only $3,475. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Beacon Hill, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Beacon Hill. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,000	$3,650	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,950	$3,400
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,100	$3,798	$3,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,500	$2,950	$3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,105	$2,575	$3,825	$3,585
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,825	$2,800	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,013	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$3,010	$3,610	$4,550	$3,720
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,235	$3,503	$4,242	$3,775
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,500	$5,875	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,805	$3,850
South End, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,575	$4,150	$3,875
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,703	$3,695	$5,500	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,115	$3,695	$4,885	$3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,505	$3,200	$4,700	$4,075
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,500	$5,400

Top Counties Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 16 counties located by Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,098. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,998, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 22.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 21.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is 33.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,800	$2,663
Malden, MA	$2,193	$2,000	$2,800	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Zipcodes Near Beacon Hill

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. 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 $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,650. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is $3,056 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,638 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Beacon Hill, 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	$2,700	$3,675	$5,775	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,675	$3,513	$4,150	$3,800
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,125	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Beacon Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Beacon Hill, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Beacon Hill, 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 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $5.54. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $5.76. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $4.77. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Beacon Hill.

How have rent prices in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 3.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is around $2,780/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.