Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 6 May 2026.

The best apartments in Boston, MA are: 735 Truman Apartments, 1943 DOT Ave, MetroMark, Adams Village and The Indie.

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,935.

The price range for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,004 and $22,640.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,205 and $17,424.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,455 and $24,786.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,800 and $44,164.

In Boston, 65% of the residents are renting compared to 35% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Boston's rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Boston is 42 years old, with 41% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 10 stories, of which 50% are garden-style apartment communities, 48% are mid-sized buildings, and 33% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Boston are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.