Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Boston, MA are: 735 Truman Apartments, MetroMark, Adams Village, The Indie and Peninsula II.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is between $900 and $21,355.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $700 and $26,031.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,455 and $33,859.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,300 and $53,698.

In Boston 64% of the housing is rented out compared to 36% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of Boston's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 74% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.