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Apartments for Rent in Boston MA

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Boston, MA’s average rent price is $3,221 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Mattapan $1,862
Charlestown $2,959
Quincy $2,576
Brookline $2,990
Everett $2,942

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Boston, MA Apartments for Rent

Boston puts daily life within reach whether you're walking cobblestone streets in Beacon Hill, hopping on the Red Line near South Station, or catching a game at Fenway Park. The city's neighborhoods each bring something different to the table: Back Bay offers tree-lined blocks near the Prudential Center and Newbury Street boutiques, while the South End delivers art galleries and SoWa restaurants along Tremont. Over in the Seaport District, you'll find waterfront living by the Harborwalk and Institute of Contemporary Art, with the Silver Line connecting you to downtown offices in minutes. Charlestown brings history with the Bunker Hill Monument and Navy Yard, and Jamaica Plain gives you green space at Jamaica Pond plus quick Orange Line access to the Financial District and Longwood Medical Area.

When you're hunting for apartments for rent in Boston, you'll discover rentals close to major job centers across the city, from the hospitals in Longwood to tech offices in Kendall Square just across the river. The MBTA's subway lines—Green, Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver—make commuting straightforward, and neighborhoods like Fenway-Kenmore and East Boston offer affordable options near rapid transit. Beyond work, the city delivers on weekends with the Museum of Fine Arts, strolls along the Charles River Esplanade, North End Italian restaurants, and the Freedom Trail winding past Paul Revere's House and the Old State House. Whether you're browsing the stalls at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, catching a show in the Theater District, or exploring apartments near Boston Common, this walkable city makes it easy to enjoy harbor views, historic taverns, and everything in between.

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Boston, MA Rental Insights

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,439 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Boston, MA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Boston, MA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Southern Mattapan, West Street-River Street, and Sav-Mor. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Boston, MA are 02120, 02127, 02118, 02119, and 02210.

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