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Boston, MA 02120
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Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,588/month.
Rent in Boston is 115% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,588/month
Average Rent
694 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.2%
Change / Year
16,164
Available Apartments
Boston rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Boston average $2,960 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Boston average $3,588 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Boston average $4,550 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Boston average $5,761 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Boston, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $115 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Boston, MA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
4%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
6%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
90%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?
Based on current rent prices, Washington Park, Sav-Mor and West Street-River Street are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?
Based on current rent prices, Seaport, Fort Point and Bay Village 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 Roxbury, Roxbury and West End Boston .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boston, MA?
Because the average rent in Boston is $3,588, you’ll want to make about $11,960 per month or $143,520 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 48.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boston is 120.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,960 - $5,761. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 51.3% more for utilities, and 5.4% 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.
View the Boston Area GuideStudio
$2,100/month
$3,475/month
One Bedroom
$1,675/month
$4,383/month
Two Bedroom
$2,342/month
$6,629/month
Three Bedroom
$3,929/month
$11,728/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Dorchester
Avg Rent: $2,369/month
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Roxbury Crossing
Avg Rent: $3,222/month
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North Quincy
Avg Rent: $2,886/month
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Mattapan
Avg Rent: $2,111/month
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Jamaica Plain
Avg Rent: $3,070/month
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Roslindale
Avg Rent: $2,438/month
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Quincy
Avg Rent: $2,552/month
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Brookline
Avg Rent: $2,869/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Boston?
The average rent in Boston is $3,588 per month, which is 115.5% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Boston?
The average rent for a house in Boston, MA is $4,171 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Boston?
The average rent for a townhome in Boston, MA is $3,352 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Boston?
The average rent for a condo in Boston, MA is $2,884 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Boston?
Rents in Boston, MA are increasing, with prices up 3.2% year-over-year and $115 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Boston?
In Boston, MA, 90% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.