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Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA

What is the average rent in Boston, MA?

$3,530/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,530 per month. This is 117% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,918 per month for a studio, $3,530 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,504 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,081 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,918/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,530/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,504/month
963 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,081/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,414/month
471 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,428/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,235/month
2,389 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,729/month
4,000 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,938/month
3,654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,620/month
3,900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,224/month
4,737 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,166/month
4,909 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,019/month
1,787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,476/month
2,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,996/month
4,198 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,937/month
4,625 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boston, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $77 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Boston, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Boston, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
88% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?

Based on current rent prices, West Street-River Street, Moreland Street Historic District and Sav-Mor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Street-River Street
$2,064/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Moreland Street Historic District
$2,261/month
4,470 Sq Ft
Sav-Mor
$2,269/month
4,592 Sq Ft
Eagle Hill
$2,346/month
3,298 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$2,406/month
3,476 Sq Ft
Dudley-Brunswick King
$2,511/month
3,927 Sq Ft
Melville - Wellesley Parks
$2,545/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Fields Corner West
$2,552/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Lower Roxbury
$2,562/month
4,594 Sq Ft
Aberdeen
$2,575/month
4,293 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?

Based on current rent prices, Fort Point, Seaport District and Seaport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fort Point
$6,357/month
706 Sq Ft
Seaport District
$6,257/month
713 Sq Ft
Seaport
$6,063/month
766 Sq Ft
North Station
$4,329/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Charlestown Navy Yard
$4,320/month
759 Sq Ft
Ink Block
$4,248/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$4,093/month
728 Sq Ft
Waterfront
$3,943/month
1,603 Sq Ft
Temple Place Historic District
$3,885/month
1,758 Sq Ft
Piano Row Historic District
$3,764/month
1,073 Sq Ft

Which Boston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Boston with the most apartments available are Fenway, West End Boston and Commonwealth .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fenway
$3,331/month
2,527 Sq Ft
West End Boston
$3,680/month
2,790 Sq Ft
Commonwealth
$2,682/month
3,663 Sq Ft
Back Bay
$3,415/month
3,040 Sq Ft
Downtown Boston
$3,513/month
3,350 Sq Ft
West Fens
$3,375/month
2,550 Sq Ft
St Elizabeth's
$2,629/month
3,707 Sq Ft
Back Bay West
$3,240/month
3,125 Sq Ft
Prudential - St. Botolph
$3,576/month
2,733 Sq Ft
South End Boston
$3,430/month
3,048 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boston, MA?

Because the average rent in Boston is $3,530, you’ll want to make about $11,766 per month or $141,192 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Boston, MA is 45.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boston is 118.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,918 - $6,081. You can expect to pay 4.4% more for groceries, 49.7% more for utilities, and 9.8% more for transportation.

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Boston, MA

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Apartment Averages

West Street-River Street

Boston, MA

Fort Point

Boston, MA

Studio
-
$2,851/month
One Bedroom
$1,828/month
$3,986/month
Two Bedroom
$2,294/month
$5,593/month
Three Bedroom
-
$6,239/month
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Studio - 2 Beds | $3,235 - $8,183

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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