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Apartments Near Boston University

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$2,526 - 4,082
Residences @ Malden Station
138 Pleasant St Malden, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,450 - 2,900
Malden Towers
99 Florence St Malden, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
5.6 miles from center of campus
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17
$2,600 - 2,800
Malden Gardens
520 Main St Malden, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,275 - 4,572
Chelsea Place
100 Stockton St Chelsea, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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43
$2,209 - 4,572
Parkside Commons Apartments
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4.2
100 Stockton St Chelsea, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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32
$2,209 - 4,511
Parkside Commons
Deal
100 Stockton St Chelsea, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,250 - 3,750
47-49 Walnut St
Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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33
$2,579 - 4,309
Arrive Malden
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14 Summer St Malden, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
Four Corners Newton One Bedroom
1143 Beacon St Newton, MA
1 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
760 Cummins Hwy
Mattapan, MA
1 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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Mattapan
11
$2,500
17 Stearns St Unit 1
Malden, MA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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Ferryway
58
$2,695 - 3,495
The Point @180
180 Eastern Avenue Malden, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
18 Scituate St Unit 1
Arlington, MA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
5.6 miles from center of campus
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21
$2,800
48 Moulton Road, Unit Moulton RD
Arlington, MA
3 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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14
$1,550
1047 Saratoga St Unit 3
Boston, MA
1 BR | Feb. 9, 2026
5.6 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,450 - 4,170
Malden Square Apartments
Deal
480 Main St Malden, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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14
$2,700
46 Breed St Unit 2
Boston, MA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
5.6 miles from center of campus
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17
$1,500
1061 Saratoga St Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 BR | Jan. 16, 2026
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,750 - 2,300
101-109 Summer St
Malden, MA
1 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
Vfw Pkwy Unit 59
Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
117 Summer St
Malden, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,625
Schoolhouse At Lower Mills
40 River Street Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
45 Lincoln St Unit 2
Malden, MA
1 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
103 Barnes Ave Unit First
Boston, MA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$6,000
77 Thatcher St #302 Brookline Ma 02446
77 Thatcher St Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,585 - 6,624
Arlington 360
4105 Symmes Circle Arlington, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
474 Fulton St #478 Medford Ma 02155
474 Fulton St Medford, MA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
1 Brattle Dr
Arlington, MA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
478 Fulton St Unit 1
Medford, MA
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Park Towers Vii, Llc
190 Mountain Ave Malden, MA
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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How many apartments are available in Boston, MA on Rentable.co?

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston is around $2,730 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 $3,100 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 $3,420 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Boston, MA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Boston, the average rent price is $3,420 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Boston, MA?

Based on average rent prices in Boston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $109,000 to live comfortably.

Boston University

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That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Boston University apartments to choose from!

Boston:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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

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Boston Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Boston experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December 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 0 of the Boston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Boston suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Boston suburbs.

December 2025 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

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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.

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