The Frances at Ashmont Flats
1970 Dorchester Ave,
Boston, MA 02124
Studio - 1 Bed | $2,200 - $3,100
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.
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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.
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Rent Ranges in Boston, MA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
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0%
$700 - $1,000/month
5%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
88%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?
Based on current rent prices, Seaport District, Seaport and Fort Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston.
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Which Boston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Boston with the most apartments available are Fenway, West End Boston and Commonwealth .
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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.
How does Boston, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Boston, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$1,828/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,294/month
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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.