Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 5 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Boston, MA are: MetroMark, 1943 DOT Ave, Adams Village, The Indie and Peninsula I.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is between $900 and $21,600.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $632 and $26,031.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,300 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 residents are renting compared to 36% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of Boston's rentals, 74% 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.