Studio Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
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Q: What are the downsides of renting a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in 1 bedroom apartments , 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments , or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Boston, MA .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range of a studio apartment is between $150 and $9,265. Search our studio apartments in Boston, MA.

How many studio apartments for rent are available in Boston, MA on RentCafe?

There are 114 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 29 Jun 2022.

What is the average size of a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average Boston, MA studio apartment size is 420 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

Studio apartments in Boston, MA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space. You might be interested in 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Boston, MA.

Boston, MA Demographics

Total Population689,326
Female 330,560

Male 358,766
Median Age32.4

The total population of Boston, MA is 689,326, of which 330,560 are men and 358,766 are women, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The residents of Boston have a median age of 32.4.

Average Rent in Boston, MA

Boston, MA Average Rental Price, February 2022 $3,634 ^/mo

Apartments in Boston, MA rent for $3,634 per month, on average.

Boston, MA Apartment Rent Ranges

Boston, MA Rent Trends

Average Rent	Nov / 2018	Mar / 2019	Jul / 2019	Nov / 2019	Mar / 2020	Jul / 2020	Nov / 2020	Mar / 2021	Jul / 2021	Nov / 2021	Feb / 2022
Boston, MA	$3,298	$3,330	$3,528	$3,408	$3,444	$3,254	$3,144	$3,083	$3,392	$3,549	$3,634
National	$1,362	$1,367	$1,399	$1,407	$1,409	$1,399	$1,403	$1,412	$1,495	$1,591	$1,628

The average monthly rent in Boston, MA is around $3,634, while the national average rent is $1,628.

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Boston, MA Households

Total Number of Households273,188
Family 130,052

Non-family 143,136
Children 58,495

No Children 214,693

Average People Per Household2.35
Median Household Income$76,298
Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,798

A total of 273,188 households live in Boston, MA, of which 130,052 are family households and 143,136 are non-family households, per U.S. Census estimates. Of these, approximately 58,495 households have children and 214,693 households do not have children. The average size of a household in Boston, MA is 2.35. The median household income in Boston is $76,298 annually, with $1,798 per month going towards housing.

Boston, MA Education Statistics

According to Census data, 6% of the population in Boston, MA have no high school education, 26% went to high school, 15% have some college education, 4% earned an Associate Degree, 28% earned a Bachelor Degree, and 21% earned a Graduate Degree.

Most Expensive Studios for Rent
Ora Seaport $2,975 - $25,681
Cheapest Studios for Rent
Maverick Square Properties $150 - $3,200

Renting a studio apartment in Boston, MA

The bad news is that the hip neighborhoods are typically not the places to look for truly affordable homes for rent, and Boston, MA is no exception. That is unless you are willing to give up the (real or imagined) benefits of multiple rooms and experience the minimalist simplicity of a small apartment located smack dab in the middle of the action. Leaf through 95 listings with a total of 191 units, and you’ll be sure to find at least a couple of cheap studios that will make you wonder whether having one or two extra rooms is really worth the difference in price and commute time. Already a fan of living small? Why don’t you check out our selection of one room apartments—there’s always a better deal out there, you just have to know where to look for it (West Roxbury is the cheapest neighborhood in town—wink wink).

They are called efficiency apartments for a reason

In case you’re still wondering, the time and effort put into finding an efficiency apartment does pay off. Literally, and pretty fast too. The Boston, MA average rent is currently at $3,406, but a single-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA can be yours for as low as $150 per month. While the cheapest bachelor units normally have a small bath and one bigger, multifunctional space (meaning that the hall and the kitchen in the main room, basically), you don’t need to have that if it’s not your thing. You can find plenty of one-room apartments in Boston, MA with a separate kitchen. These are still well under the price of an apartment with multiple rooms, but slightly more expensive than your average studio, so it’s a good idea to aim for the higher end of the price range. The currently the most expensive studio apartment in Boston, MA costs a monthly $9,265.

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