What is the average rent in Boston, MA?

The average rent in Boston is $3,598. When you rent an apartment in Boston, you can expect to pay as little as $2,977 or as much as $5,908, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is $2,977 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $3,608 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $4,557 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $5,908 per month.

What colleges and universities are in Boston, MA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Boston, you’ll have access to UMass Boston , Northeastern University , Wentworth Inst. of Technology , and Tufts University, Boston .

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17 Bellflower St Unit 3

17 Bellflower St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 24
$3,600
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3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,220 sq ft

Pets Allowed Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Basement Smoke Free Deck
38 Lourdes Ave

38 Lourdes Ave, Boston, MA 02130

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1 / 14
$4,500
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3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,850 sq ft

Pets Allowed Balcony Walk-In Closets Fireplace Basement Smoke Free Deck
103 Hancock St Unit 1

103 Hancock St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02125

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3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,252 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
8 Buttonwood St

8 Buttonwood St Unit 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02125

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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,300 sq ft
49 Pheasant St

49 Pheasant St, Boston, MA 02132

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1 / 16
$3,700
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3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,056 sq ft

Dogs Allowed
25 Dorchester St Unit 2

25 Dorchester St Unit 2, Boston, MA 02127

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1 / 10
$5,000
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Condo for Rent

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 805 sq ft

Smoke Free Deck
18 Rush St

18 Rush St, Somerville, MA 02145

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1 / 38
$1,500 - $1,650
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Condo for Rent

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,360 sq ft

Smoke Free Deck
50 7th St Unit 1

50 7th St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02141

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1 / 8
$2,600
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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
571 Cambridge St

571 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02134

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1 / 39
$1,500
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Townhome for Rent

4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,800 sq ft

Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Basement
99 Bynner St Unit 3

99 Bynner St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02130

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1 / 9
$2,800
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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 850 sq ft

Smoke Free
133 Seaport Blvd Unit 722

133 Seaport Blvd Unit 722, Boston, MA 02210

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$10,500
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,285 sq ft

Pool Balcony Furnished Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Smoke Free Deck
21 Ardent St Unit 1

21 Ardent St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02131

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1 / 11
$2,850
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,200 sq ft

Cats Allowed Basement Smoke Free
23 Aspinwall Ave Unit 2

23 Aspinwall Ave Unit 2, Brookline, MA 02446

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1 / 25
$4,495
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Apartment for Rent

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,100 sq ft

Hardwood Floors
190 Sydney St Unit 190A Sydney

190 Sydney St Unit 190A Sydney, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 13
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1,000 sq ft

$3,200

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Fireplace
4 Mount Vernon St

4 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02135

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1 / 15
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,700 sq ft

$4,800

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Patio Fireplace Basement EV Charging
6 Whittier Pl Unit 14J

6 Whittier Pl Unit 14J, Boston, MA 02114

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1 / 14
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 935 sq ft

$3,300

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Pool Balcony Furnished Gated Smoke Free Fitness Center Wheelchair Accessible
19 Braddock Park Unit 1

19 Braddock Park Unit 1, Boston, MA 02116

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1 / 18
1 Bed

$3,495

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Dogs Allowed Furnished Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
17 Marlborough St Unit 5

17 Marlborough St Unit 5, Boston, MA 02116

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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,400 sq ft

$6,500

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Dogs Allowed Furnished Smoke Free Deck
1488 Hyde Park Ave Unit 2

1488 Hyde Park Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA 02136

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1 / 12
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,200 sq ft

$3,400

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Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
1754 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 6

1754 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 6, Boston, MA 02135

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1 / 9
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 638 sq ft

$2,300

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Cats Allowed Balcony Hardwood Floors Gated Basement High Ceilings
96 Hancock St Unit Apt 2

96 Hancock St Unit Apt 2, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 40
4 Beds

$3,000

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Balcony
118 Riverway Unit 15

118 Riverway Unit 15, Boston, MA 02215

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1 / 20
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 390 sq ft

$2,595

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Furnished Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
39 Farquhar St Unit 3

39 Farquhar St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02131

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1 / 10
3 Beds

$2,585

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Cats Allowed Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
262 Maverick St Unit 2

262 Maverick St Unit 2, Boston, MA 02128

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1 / 9
2 Beds

$2,450

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Cats Allowed Yard Smoke Free Deck
36 Calumet St

36 Calumet St, Boston, MA 02120

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1 / 33
3 Beds

$1,350

4 Beds

$4,500

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Cats Allowed Yard Smoke Free
336 Marlborough St Unit #5

336 Marlborough St Unit #5, Boston, MA 02115

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1 / 15
Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ft

$2,600

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Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
240 Heath St Unit 210

240 Heath St Unit 210, Boston, MA 02130

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1 / 31
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 610 sq ft

$2,650

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Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Gated High Ceilings
29 Haskell St Unit 1

29 Haskell St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02134

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By Owner
1 / 12
4 Beds

$3,800

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Room for Rent

Furnished Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free Security System Garden High Ceilings
21 Aberdeen St Unit 5

21 Aberdeen St Unit 5, Boston, MA 02215

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1 / 8
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 580 sq ft

$2,950

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Cats Allowed Hardwood Floors Fireplace Smoke Free
699 Hyde Park Ave Unit 2

699 Hyde Park Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA 02131

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1 / 10
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 750 sq ft

$2,850

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Basement Smoke Free Fitness Center
42 Moseley St Unit 2

42 Moseley St Unit 2, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 14
3 Beds

$4,000

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Pets Allowed Balcony Patio Hardwood Floors Yard Island Kitchen Smoke Free
19 Pleasant St

19 Pleasant St, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 29
4 Beds

$3,941+

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Pets Allowed Balcony Patio Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace
83 Highland St Unit 3

83 Highland St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02119

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By Owner
1 / 12
5 Beds

$4,950

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Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
67 Dudley St

67 Dudley St, Boston, MA 02119

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1 / 6
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,974 sq ft

$3,200

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Basement Deck
34 Circuit St Unit 1

34 Circuit St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02119

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By Owner
1 / 26
5 Beds

$4,308

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Pets Allowed Balcony Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free Deck
3 Estey St

3 Estey St, Boston, MA 02120

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By Owner
1 / 24
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,230 sq ft

$3,000

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Balcony Walk-In Closets Basement Deck Garden
1629 Commonwealth Ave Unit 9

1629 Commonwealth Ave Unit 9, Boston, MA 02135

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By Owner
1 / 20
Studio, 1 Bath, 407 sq ft

$2,175

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Hardwood Floors
1662 Commonwealth Ave Unit 44

1662 Commonwealth Ave Unit 44, Boston, MA 02135

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1 / 5
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 639 sq ft

$2,200

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105 Draper St Unit #1

105 Draper St Unit #1, Boston, MA 02122

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By Owner
1 / 3
4 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,300 sq ft

$3,375

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Cats Allowed Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
14 Magnolia Sq Unit 3

14 Magnolia Sq Unit 3, Boston, MA 02125

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1 / 27
3 Beds

$3,025

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Pets Allowed Patio Yard Basement Smoke Free Deck Garden
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Boston, MA Private Owner Rentals

Browse 826 properties for rent by owner in Boston. Renting directly from a private owner can make your rental experience a little more personal and encourage strong communication between you and your property manager. Filter for your ideal location and essential amenities for a list of privately owned properties tailored to your needs.

What does FRBO Mean?

“FRBO,” or For Rent by Owner, means that the owner of your rental acts as your property manager. Instead of going through a property management company or leasing agent, you work directly with the owner for the entirety of your lease, from application to move-out.

Benefits of Renting from a Private Owner

Renting from a private owner in Boston can be a different experience for renters who are used to property management companies. While renting through a large company often comes with standardized processes, renting with a private owner may be a bit more flexible. You may be able to negotiate details in the lease, such as move-in dates and monthly rent. Renting with a private owner will also streamline your communication. Instead of going through online portals to contact maintenance, pay bills, or ask questions, your rental owner will be your one point of contact. Start the search today and find your next privately owned rental.

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Boston, MA Rental Insights

: The average rent in Boston is $3,598. When you rent an apartment in Boston, you can expect to pay as little as $2,977 or as much as $5,908, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.
: The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is $2,977 per month.
: The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $3,608 per month.
: The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $4,557 per month.
: The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $5,908 per month.
: If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Boston, you’ll have access to UMass Boston, Northeastern University, Wentworth Inst. of Technology, and Tufts University, Boston.