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35 Lomasney Way Boston, MA
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1110 Commonwealth Ave.
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137 Park Dr.
Boston, MA
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36 South Huntington Ave.
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790 Boylston St Boston, MA
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$4,500
523 East 3Rd St.
Boston, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2023
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Telegraph Hill
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$5,050
214 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2023
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$3,400 - 3,990
224 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
2 - 3 BR | Sep. 1, 2023
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Mission Hill Projects
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$3,510 - 7,070
Avalon at Prudential Center
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770 Boylston St Boston, MA
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Prudential
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$2,655 - 4,450
Troy Boston
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55 Traveler St. Boston, MA
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$2,900
313 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2023
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$3,001 - 16,237
Ink Block
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300 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA
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$2,945 - 10,710
Avalon North Station
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1 Nashua St Boston, MA
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The Neck
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$3,390 - 20,113
Avalon Exeter
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77 Exeter St Boston, MA
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Prudential
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Mercantile Wharf Apartments
111 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA
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The Metropolitan
1 Nassau St. Boston, MA
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Park/Washington
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Christopher Columbus Plaza
145 Commercial St Boston, MA
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$2,100
504 Beacon St.
Boston, MA
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Back Bay
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17 Garrison St.
Boston, MA
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Prudential
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1 Grimes St.
Boston, MA
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$2,695 - 2,725
2971 Washington St.
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Egleston Square
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$2,690 - 14,646
Portside at East Pier
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40 East Pier Drive East Boston, MA
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Emerson Place
1 Emerson Place Suite 8n Boston, MA
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41 Bay State Rd.
Boston, MA
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136 Hemenway St.
Boston, MA
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1191 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
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AVA Theater District
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45 Stuart St Boston, MA
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$2,800 - 5,580
220 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
1 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2023
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Mission Hill Projects
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46 South Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?

Boston Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,400 $1,530 - $3,490
1BR $3,020 $2,000 - $4,640
2BR $3,480 $2,400 - $5,990
3BR $4,000 $2,670 - $9,520
4+BR $4,620 $3,200 - $13,000
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Boston, MA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 43,042 apartments available in Boston.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston is around $2,400 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston is around $3,020 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boston is around $3,480 per month.

How expensive is living in Boston, MA?

Based on average rent prices in Boston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual salary of $96,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Boston Apartment

Boston is the largest city in the entire New England area with approximately 650,000 residents. The entire Greater Boston area actually has a population of 4.5 million people, making it one of the most important and largest metropolitan areas in the entire country. Boston looms large in the history of the United States, as it was the site of many of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution.

Today, Boston stands proud as a globally recognized leader in the field of education. No other metropolitan area is home to more members of the Association of American Universities. Foremost among the institutions in Boston are the legendary Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the prestigious Harvard University. Students graduating from these programs benefit from an immediate cachet as a result of having attended such illustrious programs.

When to Search

Boston is a tough market to find an apartment in, so you want to start early. Early summer is when you're going to find the most available inventory, and is really when you want to hit the ground running. Do you best to look in a place before August, or you will find that your options are dwindling fast. Searching for an apartment can be tough. That's why we scour the web to get all best listings around town. And our team of local experts verify the quality and accuracy of those listings to make sure that you have the best prices, images and information available. So unlike searching for an apartment on Craigslist, you can be sure that Rentable’s apartment listings are safe, trustworthy and accurate.

Staying in the Know

Apartment hunting in Boston is cutthroat and competitive. One very good way into a building is to get a reference from someone already living there. If you have a friend who has a good existing relationship with a landlord, their good word could carry a lot of weight when you're applying for an apartment.

Neighborhoods

Ashmont
Back Bay
Back Of The Hill
Boston Common
Bowdoin North
Brunswick King
City Point
Codman Sq
Columbia Point
Downtown Boston
Dudley Square
East Lower Mills
Fenway
Fields Corner East
Fields Corner West
Financial District
Fort Point
Franklin Field South
Longwood
Lower Roxbury

Seach Cities Near Boston, MA

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Allston, MA
  • Roxbury, MA
  • Dorchester, MA
  • Chelsea, MA
  • Brighton, MA
  • Medford, MA
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Malden, MA
  • Revere, MA
  • Watertown, MA
  • Mattapan, MA
  • Newton, MA
  • West Roxbury, MA
  • Waltham, MA
  • Quincy, MA
  • Dedham, MA
  • Woburn, MA
  • Needham, MA
  • Lynn, MA
  • Braintree, MA
  • Weymouth, MA
  • Norwood, MA
  • Peabody, MA
  • Salem, MA
  • Danvers, MA
  • Framingham, MA
  • Brockton, MA
  • Andover, MA
  • Lowell, MA
  • Marlborough, MA

    • Campuses Nearby

    Boston College
    Boston University
    Northeastern University
    Suffolk University
    University of Massachusetts Boston

    Life in Boston

    Transportation

    Driving in Boston can be a nightmare, especially if you didn't grow up in the city and aren't familiar with its convoluted road system and the aggressive habits of it's drivers. By contrast, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates a transit system that works very well. A subway covers the major parts of the city, and bus routes provide further coverage.

    Where to play

    You can spend a lifetime touring Boston and visiting all the historic sites and landmarks found within the city. Much of the nation's history has roots in this city. Not to be missed are the celebrations here on the 4th of July, especially the event hosted on the Esplanade. Trails and parks throughout the city provide hiking and cycling opportunities for residents without requiring you to leave the metro area. Of course, no stay in Boston would be complete without taking in a Red Sox game.

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    Boston:
    March Rent Report

    Welcome to the March 2023 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2023 key findings and figures for the Boston rental landscape.

    Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Boston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Boston average rent prices in the chart below.

    Monthly Rent Report

    Boston Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

    Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a -2.52% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,136.0.

    When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Boston experienced a -6.17% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,723.0.

    March Prices: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

    Rent Prices in Boston and Surrounding Areas

    Rent prices have decreased in Boston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Boston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

    More key findings include:

    • Rent increased in Cambridge, MA, Malden, MA, Lowell, MA, Waltham, MA .

    • Rent decreased in Quincy, MA, Allston, MA, Medford, MA.

    • 1 suburb is currently priced higher than the city of Boston.

    • 6 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Boston.

    March 2023 Pricing Trends: Boston vs. National Comparisons

    Boston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

    Rent growth in Boston over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Boston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

    The price for a Boston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

    For more information about Boston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

    Data set for Boston and suburbs

    1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
    Boston, MA $3,217.0 -1.77% $3,968.0 -4.20%
    Cambridge, MA $2,957.0 2.25% $3,810.0 -0.26%
    Malden, MA $2,685.0 0.04% $3,439.0 -1.21%
    Quincy, MA $2,262.0 -0.18% $2,805.0 -1.41%
    Allston, MA $2,970.0 -7.36% $3,485.0 -2.55%
    Lowell, MA $1,808.0 0.06% $1,929.0 -0.87%
    Waltham, MA $2,426.0 0.83% $3,057.0 -2.77%
    Medford, MA $3,190.0 -2.24% $4,265.0 -0.65%

    Methodology

    Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.