What's the average rent in Boston, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,500 per month, which is 81% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,500

0.0%No change month over month

2.9%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

14,617

APARTMENTS

$3,431

HOUSES

$5,150

TOWNHOUSES

$4,015

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boston, MA at $3,431 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,150 per month. Townhomes average $4,015 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,650
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$3,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boston, MA is $2,650 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,395
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$4,015

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boston, MA is $2,600 per month, followed by $3,395 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,650
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$3,500

As of May 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, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$5,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boston, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,900 for a 4 bedroom house.