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$3,085 - 13,152
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300 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA
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$2,675 - 5,245
1 Emerson Place Suite 8n Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,755 - 4,530
55 Traveler St. Boston, MA
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$3,225 - 5,730
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35 Lomasney Way Boston, MA
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$3,170 - 4,780
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315 A St Boston, MA
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$2,954 - 12,855
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790 Boylston St Boston, MA
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Prudential
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$3,085 - 5,115
45 Stuart St Boston, MA
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Park/Washington
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$3,755 - 8,695
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77 Exeter St Boston, MA
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Prudential
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$3,160 - 12,963
770 Boylston St Boston, MA
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Prudential
44
3D Tour
$2,508 - 8,545
40 East Pier Drive East Boston, MA
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$3,130 - 6,243
1 Nashua St Boston, MA
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The Neck
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$1,000
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110 Greenbrier St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
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$2,920 - 4,620
4 Emerson Place Boston, MA
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$950
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376 Washington St Boston, MA
1 BR | Apr. 5, 2024
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Downtown Boston
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110 Greenbrier St Boston, MA
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Fields Corner West
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$3,055 - 5,515
660 Washington St. Boston, MA
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376 Washington St Boston, MA
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$3,550 - 4,645
5.0
50 Malden St Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$3,410 - 4,695
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101 Canal St. Boston, MA
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$2,416 - 10,300
401 Mount Vernon St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,820 - 5,920
72 Staniford St. Boston, MA
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$800 - 1,200
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Boston, MA
4 - 5 BR | Available Now
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Allston-Brighton
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$1,150 - 1,525
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Boston, MA
3 - 4 BR | Mar. 31, 2024
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$1,275 - 1,475
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Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Agassiz
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$1,200 - 1,425
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Boston, MA
5 BR | May. 23, 2024
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Lasell
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$1,100 - 1,375
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Boston, MA
6 BR | Available Now
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$900 - 1,300
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Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,000 - 1,175
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Boston, MA
7 BR | Apr. 30, 2024
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Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Cleveland Circle
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Boston, MA
2 - 6 BR | May. 24, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?

Boston Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,800 $1,850 - $3,610
1BR $3,120 $2,100 - $4,700
2BR $3,570 $2,490 - $6,020
3BR $4,050 $2,900 - $9,160
4+BR $5,020 $3,200 - $13,200

Find a Boston Apartment

Boston is the largest city in the entire New England area with approximately 650,000 residents. The entire Greater Boston area actually has a population of 4.5 million people, making it one of the most important and largest metropolitan areas in the entire country. Boston looms large in the history of the United States, as it was the site of many of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution.

Today, Boston stands proud as a globally recognized leader in the field of education. No other metropolitan area is home to more members of the Association of American Universities. Foremost among the institutions in Boston are the legendary Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the prestigious Harvard University. Students graduating from these programs benefit from an immediate cachet as a result of having attended such illustrious programs.

When to Search

Boston is a tough market to find an apartment in, so you want to start early. Early summer is when you're going to find the most available inventory, and is really when you want to hit the ground running. Do you best to look in a place before August, or you will find that your options are dwindling fast. Searching for an apartment can be tough. That's why we scour the web to get all best listings around town. And our team of local experts verify the quality and accuracy of those listings to make sure that you have the best prices, images and information available. So unlike searching for an apartment on Craigslist, you can be sure that Rentable’s apartment listings are safe, trustworthy and accurate.

Staying in the Know

Apartment hunting in Boston is cutthroat and competitive. One very good way into a building is to get a reference from someone already living there. If you have a friend who has a good existing relationship with a landlord, their good word could carry a lot of weight when you're applying for an apartment.

Life in Boston

Transportation

Driving in Boston can be a nightmare, especially if you didn't grow up in the city and aren't familiar with its convoluted road system and the aggressive habits of it's drivers. By contrast, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates a transit system that works very well. A subway covers the major parts of the city, and bus routes provide further coverage.

Where to play

You can spend a lifetime touring Boston and visiting all the historic sites and landmarks found within the city. Much of the nation's history has roots in this city. Not to be missed are the celebrations here on the 4th of July, especially the event hosted on the Esplanade. Trails and parks throughout the city provide hiking and cycling opportunities for residents without requiring you to leave the metro area. Of course, no stay in Boston would be complete without taking in a Red Sox game.

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Boston:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the Boston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Boston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Boston average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Boston Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a -1.1% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,064.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Boston experienced a -1.55% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,673.0.

March Prices: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Brookline, MA
Cambridge, MA
Woburn, MA
Weymouth, MA
Allston, MA
Quincy, MA
Framingham, MA
$3,098
$2,853
$2,751
$2,628
$2,509
$2,484
$2,307
$2,281
$0
$1,050
$2,100
$3,150
$4,200
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Boston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Boston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 3 of the Boston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 4 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Woburn, MA, Weymouth, MA, Framingham, MA .

  • Rent decreased in Cambridge, MA, Brookline, MA, Allston, MA, Quincy, MA.

  • 7 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Boston.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: Boston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,098
$3,029
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,310
$1,235
$1,124
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Boston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Boston over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Boston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Boston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Boston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Boston and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
Boston, MA $3,098.0 -1.18% $3,731.0 -0.19%
Woburn, MA $2,628.0 0.04% $3,320.0 0.24%
Cambridge, MA $2,751.0 -0.58% $3,724.0 -0.08%
Brookline, MA $2,853.0 -0.14% $3,605.0 0.81%
Allston, MA $2,484.0 -6.12% $3,103.0 0.39%
Quincy, MA $2,307.0 -0.52% $2,836.0 -0.07%
Weymouth, MA $2,509.0 1.33% $3,057.0 2.86%
Framingham, MA $2,281.0 0.35% $2,819.0 -0.28%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.