Average Rent in Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Boston, MA Rents

Boston rentals average $2,548 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $280 (12.59%) year-over-year from $2,220 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (8.92%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $187 (6.01%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $3,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $650 (-12.38%) year-over-year from $5,250 to $4,600. 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 11.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.60% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.39 $2,500 $2,220 (12.59%) $2,194 (13.92%)
1 BR $4.42 $2,950 $2,708 (8.92%) $2,450 (20.41%)
2 BR $3.52 $3,295 $3,108 (6.01%) $2,730 (20.72%)
3 BR $2.77 $3,600 $3,600 (0.00%) $2,950 (22.03%)
4+ BR $2.62 $4,600 $5,250 (-12.38%) $4,058 (13.35%)

Historical Rents in Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Boston

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Boston. The average rent in Boston is currently $2,991 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 $1,980, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,750 per month.

Let's compare Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 30.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boston, MA are about 15.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lynn, MA $1,595 $1,900 $2,500 $1,980
Revere, MA $1,600 $2,300 $2,700 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,650 $2,218 $2,600 $2,550
Malden, MA N/A $2,100 $2,675 $2,713
Watertown Town, MA $2,678 $2,525 $3,000 $2,998
Medford, MA N/A $2,100 $2,650 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $3,000 $3,300
Cambridge, MA $2,750 $3,025 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,150 $2,700 $3,600 $3,500
Newton, MA $1,908 $2,300 $2,938 $3,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Boston

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Neighborhood Nine, and Coolidge Corner. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Boston, MA is currently around $3,625 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,625. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Boston's average rent, which is only $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Boston, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Boston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $300 $2,488 $3,083 $3,000
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,800 $2,800 $3,575 $3,100
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,700 $3,500 $3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A N/A $2,800 $3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,700 $2,800 $4,500 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,723 $3,453 $4,500 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,168 $3,500 $3,921 $3,650
Back Bay, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,400 $4,750 $3,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,733 $5,485 $3,893
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,005 $3,600 $4,400 $4,175
South End, Boston, MA $2,635 $3,395 $4,400 $4,303
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $3,200 $2,900 $6,000

Top Counties Near Boston

There are a total of 12 counties located by Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Quincy, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,998. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $1,980. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,750, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Boston, MA is 25.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boston, MA is 23.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boston, MA is 12.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,600 $2,300 $2,700 $2,500
Quincy, MA $1,650 $2,218 $2,600 $2,550
Malden, MA N/A $2,100 $2,675 $2,713
Watertown Town, MA $2,678 $2,525 $3,000 $2,998
Medford, MA N/A $2,100 $2,650 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $3,000 $3,300
Boston, MA $2,548 $3,000 $3,350 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,750 $3,025 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,150 $2,700 $3,600 $3,500
Newton, MA $1,908 $2,300 $2,938 $3,750

Top Zipcodes Near Boston

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,599. 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 $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,305 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,643. 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 Boston, MA is $2,869 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,700 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02128, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,400 $2,900 $2,800
02116, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,213 $5,350 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,608 $3,340 $4,400 $4,305
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,678 $2,525 $3,000 $2,998

Frequently Asked Questions - Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,548 and an average price per square feet of $5.39. There are a total of 110 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $4.42. There are a total of 390 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.52. There are a total of 617 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boston.
How have rent prices in Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Boston, MA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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