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Apartments for Rent in Boston MA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Boston, MA

Boston, MA’s average rent price is $3,192 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 $3,039
Quincy $2,590
Brookline $2,971
Everett $2,912

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

Boston, MA Apartments for Rent

Boston puts daily errands, parks, and major job hubs within easy reach thanks to the MBTA "T" and walkable streets. When you're searching for apartments for rent in Boston, you'll discover places near the Financial District, Seaport offices, and Longwood Medical Area, all connected by the Red, Green, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines. Rentals close to South Station and North Station also make commuter rail trips a breeze. Weekends overflow with possibilities—catch a game at Fenway Park, explore the Museum of Fine Arts, stroll the Esplanade along the Charles, follow the Freedom Trail, or enjoy harbor walks near the New England Aquarium. Don't miss classic food spots from the North End to Quincy Market and Newbury Street.

Top neighborhoods for apartments include: Back Bay for brownstones, Newbury Street shopping, and Prudential Center access (Green Line at Copley/Prudential); Beacon Hill for brick-lined streets near Boston Common and Charles Street boutiques (steps from Park Street/Charles–MGH); South End for art galleries, restaurants on Tremont and Washington, and SoWa (buses and Orange Line nearby); Seaport District for waterfront homes by the ICA, Harborwalk, and ferry/Silver Line routes; Fenway–Kenmore for games at Fenway Park and quick Green Line rides downtown; Jamaica Plain for green space at Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum with Orange Line service; Charlestown for the Bunker Hill Monument and Navy Yard with Orange Line access; and East Boston for skyline views at Piers Park and fast Blue Line rides to the airport and Government Center. Consider apartments near Boston Common for an easy hop to the Theater District and Downtown Crossing, and check out homes near Kendall/MIT or Longwood if your commute crosses the river or heads to the hospitals.

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Boston, MA Rental Insights

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,419 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, 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 Sav-Mor, Moreland Street Historic District, and Southern Mattapan. 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, 02125, 02119, and 02118.

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