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Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Boston?

The average rent for an apartment in Boston is $3,970. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boston, MA

Last updated July 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,970 813 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boston?

The average size for a Boston, MA apartment is 813 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Boston, MA apartment rent ranges

Boston, MA Occupied Housing Units

177,371 or 65% of the households in Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 94,579 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Boston, MA rent trends

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Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

North End Boston
$4,551
Bay Village
$4,526
Chinatown - Leather District
$4,476
Back Bay
$4,323
Downtown - Financial District
$4,255
South End Boston
$4,105
South Boston
$4,099
West End Boston
$4,028
Fenway - Kenmore
$3,937
Beacon Hill
$3,922
Mission Hill
$3,720
Dorchester
$3,527
Allston - Brighton
$3,375
Jamaica Plain
$3,355
Charlestown
$3,334
Roslindale
$3,166
East Boston
$3,108
Roxbury
$3,014
West Roxbury
$2,653
Mattapan
$2,324
Hyde Park
$2,133
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Neighborhood Average Rent
North End Boston $4,551
Bay Village $4,526
Chinatown - Leather District $4,476
Back Bay $4,323
Downtown - Financial District $4,255
South End Boston $4,105
South Boston $4,099
West End Boston $4,028
Fenway - Kenmore $3,937
Beacon Hill $3,922
Mission Hill $3,720
Dorchester $3,527
Allston - Brighton $3,375
Jamaica Plain $3,355
Charlestown $3,334
Roslindale $3,166
East Boston $3,108
Roxbury $3,014
West Roxbury $2,653
Mattapan $2,324
Hyde Park $2,133
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boston are Hyde Park, where the average rent goes for $2,133/month, Mattapan, where renters pay $2,324/mo on average, and West Roxbury, where the average rent goes for $2,653/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Roxbury ($3,014), East Boston ($3,108), and Roslindale ($3,166), where the asking prices are below the average Boston rent of $3,970/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boston are Chinatown - Leather District ($4,476), Bay Village ($4,526) and North End Boston ($4,551).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boston?

The most popular neighborhood in Boston is Allston - Brighton, where there are 31 listings with an average rent of $3,375. Next up is Back Bay, where apartments go for $4,323/month, followed by South Boston with $4,099 If you’re looking to rent in Boston’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Dorchester, where renters pay $3,527 on average, and South End Boston, where the average monthly rent is $4,105.

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Allston - Brighton is 22% lower than in Back Bay

$3,375

Allston - Brighton rent is 15% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,375
$4,323

Back Bay rent is 9% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $4,323

How Boston Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Boston $3,970
Fall River $1,853
Worcester $1,819
Cambridge $3,658
Cambridge $3,658
Somerville $3,504
Somerville $3,504
Quincy $2,772
Quincy $2,772
New Bedford $1,835
Lowell $2,124
Waltham $3,095
Weymouth Town $2,426
Waltham $3,095
Weymouth Town $2,426
Salem $2,793
Salem $2,793
Medford $3,308
Lynn $2,058
Brockton $1,861
Malden $2,568

What is the average price for a storage unit in Boston?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Boston is $258.87. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Boston

a kitchen with a large counter top and a sink
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Parkside On Adams

4236 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Available
Studio Ask for Pricing
1 BED $2,420
2 BEDS $2,895
a large building on a city street
Today

MetroMark

3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
Available
Studio Ask for Pricing
1 BED $2,622+
2+ BEDS $3,185+
a living room with a kitchen and a large window
Today

1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
Available
Studio $2,195
1 BED $2,495
2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
Adams Village apartments kitchen with white cabinets and stainless appliances
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Adams Village

725-735 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Available
Studio $1,955+
1 BED $2,255
2 BEDS $2,650
Spacious rendering of a kitchen and living room
Today

The Indie

35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
Available
Studio Ask for pricing
1 BED Ask for pricing
2+ BEDS Ask for pricing
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