What's the average rent in Boston, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,500 per month, which is 79% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,500

0.0%No change month over month

3.6%$120 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

14,853

APARTMENTS

$3,392

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$4,000

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boston, MA at $3,392 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,500 per month. Townhomes average $4,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,695
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,600
All	$3,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boston, MA is $2,695 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,475
2 Bedrooms	$3,433
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,650
All	$4,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boston, MA is $2,475 per month, followed by $3,433 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,650 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,650
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,600
All	$3,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $2,650 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$4,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boston, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom house.