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Apartments Near Boston University

1951 - 1980 of 2,800 Results
12
$2,870 - 4,030
Reservoir Towers Brighton
4.6
1925 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Storage
Pool
1
Call for Pricing
No Fee!!! True 1 Bedroom With Dishwasher & Green Line Access!
205 Chestnut Hill Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
1
$2,300
1Bed Unit In Brighton
9 Arlington St Somerville, MA
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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East Somerville
15
$910
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ROOM
108 Central Unit 3L
Somerville, MA
4 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Short-term
In Unit Laundry
31
$3,950
101 Broad St
Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Financial District
7
$1,580
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Deluxe Room - Reservoir Towers
1925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Ma 02135, Us Boston, US
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Heat Included
Furnished
Virtual Tour
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
5
$3,200
9 Upland Road
Cambridge, MA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Avon Hill
1
$5,000
215 Chestnut Hill Ave #3c Boston Ma 02135
215 Chestnut Hill Ave Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
7
$2,200
16 Cutter St Unit 2R
Somerville, MA
Studio | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Cat Friendly
East Somerville
24
$3,104 - 8,991
Mezzo Design Lofts
30 Caldwell St Charlestown, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Storage
14
$2,300
23 Cross St
Somerville, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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East Somerville
15
$4,200
20 Sheafe Street
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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The Neck
24
$9,500
190 High St Unit 6
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Financial District
1
$3,200
65 Foster St #1a Boston Ma 02135
72 Foster St Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
19
$4,400
6 White St Pl Unit R
Cambridge, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
Dishwasher
1
$3,300
Spacious Brighton 2-bed With Heat/hot Water And Parking Incl!
1930 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
1
$3,000
441 Washington St #1a Boston Ma 02135
441 Washington St Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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11
$2,000
67 Foster St Unit 1st
New Bedford, MA
3 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
2.7 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,900
227 Chestnut Hill Ave #1a Boston Ma 02134
227 Chestnut Hill Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
1
$4,800
Check Out This Jp Listing
3247 Washington St Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Egleston Square
1
$5,500
New 4 Bed 3 Bath In Brighton (bc)
228 Fleet St Boston North End, MA
4 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Cat Friendly
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The Neck
19
$8,400
235 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
14
$7,600
235 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
17
$7,600
235 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
14
$7,200
231 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
12
$4,000
231 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 3
Boston, MA
3 BR | Oct. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
1
$3,300
Brightons Finest....
77 Foster St Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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28
$2,620 - 3,270
The Graphic Lofts
32 Cambridge St Charlestown, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
13
$7,000
229 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2027
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
7
$1,020
Very Spacious
8 Alfred St Jamaica Plain, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Air Conditioning
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Jamaica Plain
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 39,076 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 $2,780 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 $2,980 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 $3,600 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 $3,600 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 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 $111,000 to live comfortably.

Boston University

Boston is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near Boston University to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

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:
October Rent Report

Welcome to the October 2026 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 2026 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 September to October

Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From September to October, 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 September to October, 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 $.

October 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.

October 2026 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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