What is the average apartment size in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The average size for a Beacon Hill, Boston, MA apartment is 567 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.

What is the average rent in Beacon Hill?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Beacon Hill is $2,599 per month, a 7.56% decrease from last year’s average of $2,812.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Beacon Hill?

In Beacon Hill, studios rent for $2,024 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,702 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Beacon Hill?

The typical apartment in Beacon Hill offers about 567 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Beacon Hill?

Studio apartments in Beacon Hill average 335 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 609 sq. ft.

Beacon Hill, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Beacon Hill?

The typical rent budget in Beacon Hill ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 91% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Beacon Hill?

In Beacon Hill, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Beacon Hill is $2,599, a 7.56% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,812.

Studio Apartments at $2,024 offer the most budget-friendly option with 335 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 609 square feet for $2,702, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,599	567 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,024	335 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,702	609 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Beacon Hill, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA have decreased by 7.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,812 to $2,599.

What's the typical rent budget in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA (91%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA?

1,784 or 65% of the households in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 977 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Beacon Hill?

Mattapan $2,357/month

Roxbury $2,455/month

West Roxbury $2,567/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Beacon Hill?

South Boston $4,253/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month

Back Bay $4,855/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,855
Downtown - Financial District	$4,342
South Boston	$4,253
West End Boston	$4,082
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,044
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,014
South End Boston	$3,965
Charlestown	$3,449
Allston - Brighton	$3,249
Jamaica Plain	$3,208
East Boston	$3,176
Dorchester	$3,102
Mission Hill	$3,019
Roslindale	$2,888
Beacon Hill	$2,599
West Roxbury	$2,567
Roxbury	$2,455
Mattapan	$2,357

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Beacon Hill is 20% lower than in Allston - Brighton

$2,599

Beacon Hill rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $2,599

$3,249

Allston - Brighton rent is 25% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $3,249

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Beacon Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.