What are the average rent costs in Boston, MA?

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,454.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is $2,875.

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 $3,454.

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 $4,339.

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 $5,740.

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 $4,701.

Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Boston, MA

618 Rentals

Good Value

1 BED

$1,600

Plus Fees

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Call (857) 858-6246
1 BED

$1,350

Plus Fees - 1 Month Lease

21 Sudan St

21 Sudan St, Dorchester, MA 02125

Call (857) 587-0943
1 BED

$1,517

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Boylston St, 40

40 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Call (781) 782-2943
STUDIO

$1,550

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,550 - $1,700
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,700
- 12 Month Lease

Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal St, Brighton, MA 02135

Call (857) 280-1359
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$1,125

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,125
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,125
- 6 Month Lease

71 Fairbanks St

71 Fairbanks St, Boston, MA 02135

Apply
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,060

195 Hancock St Unit C

195 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02125

Call (617) 895-5785
4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$960

5 Linden St Unit C

5 Linden St, Boston, MA 02134

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

6 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$1,110

104 Academy Hill Rd Unit F

104 Academy Hill Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (617) 895-5785
Rent Special

Rent Special

6 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$1,010

104 Academy Hill Rd Unit D

104 Academy Hill Rd, Boston, MA 02135

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

$1,575

36 Emerson St

36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,575

36 Emerson St

36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,575

86 Marine Rd

86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,225

1057 Saratoga St

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

$1,450

80 Patten St

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

$1,400

80 Patten St

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

$1,225

155 Trenton St

155 Trenton 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

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

$1,600

621 E 8th St

621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
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
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

15 Snow Hill St

15 Snow Hill St, Boston, MA 02113
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

$1,395

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

$1,350

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

$1,395

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

$1,600

621 E 8th St

621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,525

695 Bennington St

695 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,175

1059 Saratoga St

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

$1,550

1047 Saratoga St

1047 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,375

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

$1,130

13 Tuckerman St

13 Tuckerman St, Boston, MA 02127

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

$1,160

57 Pleasant St Unit C

57 Pleasant St, Boston, MA 02125

Call (617) 895-5785

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Living & Renting in Boston

Boston at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,454

(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 $2,875 / mo
1 Bedroom 698 Sq Ft $3,454 / mo
2 Bedrooms 971 Sq Ft $4,339 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,219 Sq Ft $5,740 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,167 Sq Ft $4,701 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Boston

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Savin Hill Flats 1,312 Sq Ft $1,961/mo
West Street-River Street 765 Sq Ft $2,162/mo
Eagle Hill 1,750 Sq Ft $2,164/mo
Southern Mattapan 744 Sq Ft $2,182/mo
Dudley-Brunswick King 1,474 Sq Ft $2,200/mo
Sav-Mor 5,667 Sq Ft $2,249/mo
Moreland Street Historic District 5,160 Sq Ft $2,275/mo
Washington Park 3,662 Sq Ft $2,329/mo
Metropolitan Hill-Beech St 1,071 Sq Ft $2,399/mo
Fields Corner West 2,256 Sq Ft $2,404/mo

Discover the cheapest neighborhoods in Boston

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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