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Rental Market Trends in East Boston, MA

What is the average rent in East Boston, MA?

$2,886/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in East Boston, MA is $2,886 per month. This is 77% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making East Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,826 per month for a studio, $2,886 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,490 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,438 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,826/month
499 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,886/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,490/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,438/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,476/month
4,061 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,311/month
4,214 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,834/month
3,798 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,501/month
5,399 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,122/month
2,054 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Boston, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $68 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 East Boston, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Boston, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
71% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in East Boston is $2,886, you’ll want to make about $9,620 per month or $115,440 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.

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Apartment communities in East Boston we think you'll love

DUO

DUO

180 Central Ave,
Chelsea, MA 02150

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,234 - $3,674

Boston East

Boston East

126 Border St,
East Boston, MA 02128

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,722 - $10,260

One Webster

One Webster

1 Webster Ave,
Chelsea, MA 02150

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,249 - $2,865

The Eddy

The Eddy

10 New St,
Boston, MA 02128

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,973 - $4,400

Property Management Companies in East Boston, MA

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Greystar
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  • 907,877

    Units

  • 844

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4 Communities in East Boston
Bozzuto
Bozzuto
  • 386

    Communities

  • 117,585

    Units

  • 154

    Cities

2 Communities in East Boston
Peabody Properties
Peabody Properties
  • 17

    Communities

  • 1,623

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

2 Communities in East Boston
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 705

    Communities

  • 191,585

    Units

  • 328

    Cities

1 Community in East Boston
Two Coast Living
Two Coast Living
  • 91

    Communities

  • 27,770

    Units

  • 78

    Cities

1 Community in East Boston
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 51

    Communities

  • 10,340

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

1 Community in East Boston
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
  • 19

    Communities

  • 951

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in East Boston
First Realty Management
First Realty Management
  • 14

    Communities

  • 3,065

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in East Boston

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United States Massachusetts East Boston Rental Trends

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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