Boston Rental Market

Average monthly rents by neighborhood and bedroom type. Updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.

💡 These figures represent average asking rents across active listings. Actual prices vary based on unit size, floor, amenities, and availability date. Always verify current pricing directly with listings.
NeighborhoodStudio1 Bedroom2 Bedroom3 Bedroom
Back Bay$2,800$3,400$4,800$6,500
Beacon Hill$2,600$3,200$4,400$6,000
South Boston$2,200$2,800$3,800$5,200
South End$2,500$3,100$4,300$5,800
Fenway$2,100$2,700$3,600$4,800
North End$2,300$2,900$4,000$5,500
Allston$1,800$2,300$3,000$4,000
Brighton$1,700$2,200$2,900$3,800
Jamaica Plain$1,900$2,400$3,200$4,200
East Boston$1,700$2,100$2,800$3,700
Midtown$2,400$3,000$4,200$5,800
Mission Hill$1,800$2,300$3,100$4,100
Andrew Square$1,900$2,400$3,200$4,300
Chinatown$2,200$2,800$3,800$5,000
Cambridge$2,200$2,800$3,900$5,300
Somerville$1,900$2,500$3,300$4,400

Back Bay

Studio$2,800
1 Bed$3,400
2 Bed$4,800
3 Bed$6,500

Beacon Hill

Studio$2,600
1 Bed$3,200
2 Bed$4,400
3 Bed$6,000

South Boston

Studio$2,200
1 Bed$2,800
2 Bed$3,800
3 Bed$5,200

South End

Studio$2,500
1 Bed$3,100
2 Bed$4,300
3 Bed$5,800

Fenway

Studio$2,100
1 Bed$2,700
2 Bed$3,600
3 Bed$4,800

North End

Studio$2,300
1 Bed$2,900
2 Bed$4,000
3 Bed$5,500

Allston

Studio$1,800
1 Bed$2,300
2 Bed$3,000
3 Bed$4,000

Brighton

Studio$1,700
1 Bed$2,200
2 Bed$2,900
3 Bed$3,800

Jamaica Plain

Studio$1,900
1 Bed$2,400
2 Bed$3,200
3 Bed$4,200

East Boston

Studio$1,700
1 Bed$2,100
2 Bed$2,800
3 Bed$3,700

Midtown

Studio$2,400
1 Bed$3,000
2 Bed$4,200
3 Bed$5,800

Mission Hill

Studio$1,800
1 Bed$2,300
2 Bed$3,100
3 Bed$4,100

Andrew Square

Studio$1,900
1 Bed$2,400
2 Bed$3,200
3 Bed$4,300

Chinatown

Studio$2,200
1 Bed$2,800
2 Bed$3,800
3 Bed$5,000

Cambridge

Studio$2,200
1 Bed$2,800
2 Bed$3,900
3 Bed$5,300

Somerville

Studio$1,900
1 Bed$2,500
2 Bed$3,300
3 Bed$4,400

Boston Rental Tips

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September 1st is Everything

The vast majority of Boston leases turn over on September 1st. Start your search in June for the best selection. If you need flexibility, look for off-cycle listings.

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Budget for Move-In Costs

Most Boston landlords require first month, last month, and a security deposit upfront — that's 3 months of rent due at signing. Plan ahead.

No-Fee Listings Save Thousands

A broker fee in Boston is typically one month's rent. Our no-fee listings can save you $2,000–$5,000+ at move-in. Filter by "No Fee" to find them.

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T Access Affects Price

Units within walking distance of the T command a premium. Use our map view to see transit options near any listing before committing.