What's the average rent in Boston, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,425 per month, which is 75% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,425

-2.0%-$70 decrease month-over-month

1.5%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

13,587

APARTMENTS

$3,334

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$3,720

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boston, MA at $3,334 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,500 per month. Townhomes average $3,720 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,621
2 Bedrooms	$3,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,425

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boston, MA is $2,621 per month, followed by $3,350 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,525
2 Bedrooms	$3,360
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$3,720

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boston, MA is $2,525 per month, followed by $3,360 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $2,600 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,567
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$4,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boston, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,567 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom house.