What's the average rent in Boston, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,300 per month, which is 69% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,300

-2.8%-$95 decrease month-over-month

3.1%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

10,101

APARTMENTS

$3,232

HOUSES

$4,278

TOWNHOUSES

$3,765

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boston, MA at $3,232 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,278 per month. Townhomes average $3,765 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,550
2 Bedrooms	$3,295
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$3,300

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boston, MA is $2,550 per month, followed by $3,295 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,550
2 Bedrooms	$3,395
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,400
All	$3,765

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boston, MA is $2,550 per month, followed by $3,395 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,519
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,250

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $2,519 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$4,278

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boston, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom house.