Timing Matters

Over 70% of Boston leases turn over September 1st

52 September units remaining across our current listings.

When Boston leases start

September70%
June12%
Rest of summer10%
Off-cycle8%

Based on Boston's September 1 lease cycle — most leases turn over on one date.

Seasonal Pattern

When inventory peaks.

How Boston's September leasing cycle typically moves — peak selection in spring, tightening through summer.

10-Year Outlook

Boston rent, 10-year trend.

Illustrative Boston rent trend based on market research — approximate, not a live index.

Boston Rental Tips

September 1st is Everything

The vast majority of Boston leases turn over on September 1st. Start your search by March for the best selection — most September inventory is gone by late spring. If you need flexibility, look for off-cycle listings.

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.

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.

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.

What It Costs

Rents, block by block.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bedroom	2 Bedroom	3 Bedroom	4 Bedroom	5 Bedroom
Back Bay	$2,548	$3,041	$3,900	$5,275	$6,075	$6,750
Beacon Hill	$2,600	$3,200	$4,400	$6,000	$6,900	$7,675
South Boston	$3,163	$3,287	$3,662	$4,950	$5,700	$6,325
South End	$2,550	$3,200	$4,100	$5,550	$6,375	$7,100
Fenway	$2,400	$2,900	$3,800	$4,700	$5,400	$6,025
North End	$2,300	$2,900	$4,000	$5,500	$6,325	$7,050
Allston	$2,850	$3,600	$4,609	$4,310	$4,950	$5,525
Brighton	$2,579	$2,679	$3,325	$3,133	$3,600	$4,000
Jamaica Plain	$1,900	$2,383	$3,050	$4,125	$4,750	$5,275
East Boston	$1,700	$2,100	$2,800	$3,700	$4,250	$4,725
Midtown	$2,400	$3,000	$4,200	$5,800	$6,675	$7,425
Mission Hill	$2,429	$3,004	$3,850	$5,200	$5,975	$6,650
Andrew Square	$2,275	$2,350	$2,950	$4,000	$4,600	$5,125
Chinatown	$2,150	$2,705	$3,308	$4,475	$5,150	$5,725
Cambridge	$2,725	$3,430	$4,400	$5,925	$6,825	$7,575
Somerville	$2,233	$2,816	$2,940	$3,975	$4,575	$5,100

Back Bay

Studio$2,548

1 Bed$3,041

2 Bed$3,900

3 Bed$5,275

4 Bed$6,075

5 Bed$6,750

Beacon Hill

Studio$2,600

1 Bed$3,200

2 Bed$4,400

3 Bed$6,000

4 Bed$6,900

5 Bed$7,675

South Boston

Studio$3,163

1 Bed$3,287

2 Bed$3,662

3 Bed$4,950

4 Bed$5,700

5 Bed$6,325

South End

Studio$2,550

1 Bed$3,200

2 Bed$4,100

3 Bed$5,550

4 Bed$6,375

5 Bed$7,100

Fenway

Studio$2,400

1 Bed$2,900

2 Bed$3,800

3 Bed$4,700

4 Bed$5,400

5 Bed$6,025

North End

Studio$2,300

1 Bed$2,900

2 Bed$4,000

3 Bed$5,500

4 Bed$6,325

5 Bed$7,050

Allston

Studio$2,850

1 Bed$3,600

2 Bed$4,609

3 Bed$4,310

4 Bed$4,950

5 Bed$5,525

Brighton

Studio$2,579

1 Bed$2,679

2 Bed$3,325

3 Bed$3,133

4 Bed$3,600

5 Bed$4,000

Jamaica Plain

Studio$1,900

1 Bed$2,383

2 Bed$3,050

3 Bed$4,125

4 Bed$4,750

5 Bed$5,275

East Boston

Studio$1,700

1 Bed$2,100

2 Bed$2,800

3 Bed$3,700

4 Bed$4,250

5 Bed$4,725

Midtown

Studio$2,400

1 Bed$3,000

2 Bed$4,200

3 Bed$5,800

4 Bed$6,675

5 Bed$7,425

Mission Hill

Studio$2,429

1 Bed$3,004

2 Bed$3,850

3 Bed$5,200

4 Bed$5,975

5 Bed$6,650

Andrew Square

Studio$2,275

1 Bed$2,350

2 Bed$2,950

3 Bed$4,000

4 Bed$4,600

5 Bed$5,125

Chinatown

Studio$2,150

1 Bed$2,705

2 Bed$3,308

3 Bed$4,475

4 Bed$5,150

5 Bed$5,725

Cambridge

Studio$2,725

1 Bed$3,430

2 Bed$4,400

3 Bed$5,925

4 Bed$6,825

5 Bed$7,575

Somerville

Studio$2,233

1 Bed$2,816

2 Bed$2,940

3 Bed$3,975

4 Bed$4,575

5 Bed$5,100

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.