Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boston are Roxbury , where the average rent goes for $2,261/month, Mattapan , where renters pay $2,348/mo on average, and Beacon Hill , where the average rent goes for $2,740/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from West Roxbury ($2,904), Roslindale ($2,968), and Dorchester ($3,073), where the asking prices are below the average Boston rent of $3,787/mo.

What is the average rent in Boston?

The average rent for an apartment in Boston is $3,787. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boston, MA

Last updated June 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$3,787	793 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boston?

The average size for a Boston, MA apartment is 793 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Boston, MA apartment rent ranges

Boston, MA Occupied Housing Units

180,403 or 65% of the households in Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 98,813 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Boston, MA rent trends

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Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,924
Downtown - Financial District	$4,726
South Boston	$4,318
West End Boston	$4,296
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,152
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,086
South End Boston	$4,022
Charlestown	$3,522
East Boston	$3,375
Allston - Brighton	$3,295
Jamaica Plain	$3,257
Mission Hill	$3,211
Dorchester	$3,073
Roslindale	$2,968
West Roxbury	$2,904
Beacon Hill	$2,740
Mattapan	$2,348
Roxbury	$2,261

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boston are Roxbury, where the average rent goes for $2,261/month, Mattapan, where renters pay $2,348/mo on average, and Beacon Hill, where the average rent goes for $2,740/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from West Roxbury ($2,904), Roslindale ($2,968), and Dorchester ($3,073), where the asking prices are below the average Boston rent of $3,787/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boston are South Boston ($4,318), Downtown - Financial District ($4,726) and Back Bay ($4,924).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boston?

The most popular neighborhood in Boston is Fenway - Kenmore, where there are 131 listings with an average rent of $4,086. Next up is Allston - Brighton, where apartments go for $3,295/month, followed by Back Bay with $4,924 If you’re looking to rent in Boston’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out South End Boston, where renters pay $4,022 on average, and South Boston, where the average monthly rent is $4,318.

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Allston - Brighton is 33% lower than in Back Bay

$3,295

Allston - Brighton rent is 13% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,295

$4,924

Back Bay rent is 30% higher than Boston average

Average Rent $4,924

How Boston Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Boston	$3,787
Cambridge	$3,787
Somerville	$3,574
Worcester	$2,029
Quincy	$2,814
Fall River	$2,106
New Bedford	$2,079
Waltham	$3,192
Lowell	$2,302
Salem	$2,762
Medford	$3,294
Malden	$2,670
Watertown	$3,444
Weymouth Town	$2,575
Chelsea	$2,911
Brockton	$2,083
Newton	$3,930
Lynn, MA	$2,426
Revere, MA	$2,763
Everett, MA	$3,015
Woburn, MA	$2,785

What is the average price for a storage unit in Boston?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Boston is $293. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.