What are the average rent costs in Boston, MA?

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,467.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is $2,883.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $3,467.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $4,353.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $5,776.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is $4,711.

Apartments under $1,400 for Rent in Boston, MA

434 Rentals

1 BED

$1,350

Plus Fees - 1 Month Lease

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Dorchester, MA 02125

Call (857) 587-0943
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,375

162 Cottage St

162 Cottage St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,275

162 Cottage St

162 Cottage St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,350

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,395

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,350

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,395

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,175

1059 Saratoga St

1059 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,325

162 Cottage St

162 Cottage St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,275

49 Walk Hill St

49 Walk Hill St, Boston, MA 02130
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,225

153 Trenton St

153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,225

153 Trenton St

153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,175

153 Trenton St

153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,080

13 Tuckerman St

13 Tuckerman St, Boston, MA 02127

Call (415) 997-3615
1 BED, 1 BATH

$750

110 Greenbrier St

110 Greenbrier St, Boston, MA 02124

Call (415) 997-3615
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,205

951 Saratoga St

951 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$920

30 Dalrymple St

30 Dalrymple St, Boston, MA 02130

Call (415) 997-3615
Rent Special

Rent Special

4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,225

23 Egremont Rd Unit 6A

23 Egremont Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (617) 895-5785
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,225

1057 Saratoga St

1057 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,400

80 Patten St

80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,375

19 Downer Ave

19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,325

19 Downer Ave

19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,325

162 Cottage St

162 Cottage St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,375

19 Downer Ave

19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,325

821 Saratoga St

821 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,225

155 Trenton St

155 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$975

17 Michigan Ave Unit B

17 Michigan Ave, Boston, MA 02121

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,130

56 Ridgemont St Unit D

56 Ridgemont St, Boston, MA 02134

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

6 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$1,210

104 Academy Hill Rd Unit D

104 Academy Hill Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,230

195 Hancock St Unit C

195 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02125

Call (617) 895-5785
9 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,125

47 Wallingford Rd Unit I

47 Wallingford Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

6 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$1,210

104 Academy Hill Rd Unit F

104 Academy Hill Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (617) 895-5785
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,165

43 Temple St

43 Temple St, Somerville, MA 02145

Call (415) 997-3615
Rent Special

Rent Special

4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,210

17 Kenneson Rd Unit A

17 Kenneson Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

5 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,230

175 River St Unit E

175 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,260

21 Rossmore St Unit A

21 Rossmore St, Somerville, MA 02143

Call (617) 895-5785
STUDIO

$868

Plus Fees

35 @ EightSixty

860 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1 BED

$1,093+

2 BEDS

$1,301+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,093 - $1,301
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,301

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
5 BEDS

$1,250

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,250
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,250

62 Algonquin Rd

62 Algonquin Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,230

76 Easton St Unit D

76 Easton St, Boston, MA 02134

Call (617) 895-5785
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,230

23 Newport St Unit C

23 Newport St, Boston, MA 02125

Call (617) 895-5785
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,180

23 Newport St Unit D

23 Newport St, Boston, MA 02125

Call (617) 895-5785

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Living & Renting in Boston

Boston at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,467

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in Boston

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Boston, MA Apartments for Rent

Boston serves as one of America's most historically significant cities, where cobblestone streets and colonial architecture share space with modern skyscrapers housing tech companies and world-class universities. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Boston, you'll find yourself at the center of New England's cultural and financial hub, surrounded by 54 colleges and universities including Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and Northeastern University that keep the city's diverse neighborhoods buzzing with energy.

Renting in Boston means choosing from distinct neighborhoods like Back Bay with its Victorian brownstones, South Boston's waterfront views, and Beacon Hill's historic charm complete with gas-lit streets and brick sidewalks. The city's MBTA subway system, known locally as "the T," connects renters to employment centers, shopping areas like Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and recreational spots including Boston Common and the Charles River Esplanade. With major highways like I-93 and I-95 providing regional access and Logan International Airport just minutes away, Boston apartment communities offer easy connections to both local attractions and the rest of New England, making it perfect for students, relocating professionals, and anyone looking to experience America's most walkable major city.

Why Boston?

The amazing Freedom Trail and historic sites such as Faneuil Hall
A walkable city with town squares, amazing shops, and top restaurants
A college town with Harvard University, MIT, and Boston College
Catching a Boston Red Sox baseball game at historic Fenway Park
Summer sports: swimming, biking, camping, hiking, golfing
Winter sports: skiing, skating, snowboarding, sledding

Renting in Boston

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 483 Sq Ft $2,883 / mo
1 Bedroom 698 Sq Ft $3,467 / mo
2 Bedrooms 970 Sq Ft $4,353 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,224 Sq Ft $5,776 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,167 Sq Ft $4,711 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Boston

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Savin Hill Flats 1,066 Sq Ft $1,903/mo
Dudley-Brunswick King 1,758 Sq Ft $2,071/mo
Eagle Hill 1,971 Sq Ft $2,187/mo
Southern Mattapan 740 Sq Ft $2,212/mo
Sav-Mor 5,408 Sq Ft $2,241/mo
West Street-River Street 764 Sq Ft $2,256/mo
Moreland Street Historic District 4,949 Sq Ft $2,267/mo
Washington Park 3,333 Sq Ft $2,317/mo
Metropolitan Hill-Beech St 780 Sq Ft $2,368/mo
Fields Corner West 2,901 Sq Ft $2,381/mo

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Education

College/University

UMass Boston

Public University

Northeastern University

Private University

Wentworth Inst. of Technology

Private University

Tufts University, Boston Boston Campus

MassArt

Public University

Apartments for Rent Near Boston

Boston Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

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