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 $5,778.

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 $4,712.

Apartments For Rent By Owner in Boston, MA

37 Rentals

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800+

4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$7,000+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,800 - $7,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $7,000
- 6 Month Lease

779 E 6th St

779 E 6th St, Boston, MA 02127

Call (424) 238-3240
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,595

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,595
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,595
- 3 Month Lease

30 Appleton St Unit B

30 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$8,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$8,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$8,400
- 1 Month Lease

86 Worcester St Unit 4

86 Worcester St, Boston, MA 02118

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$4,100+

1 BED, 1 BATH

$6,300+

2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$9,150+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,100 - $9,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,100 - $9,150
- 1 Month Lease

15 Union St

15 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$9,250

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$9,250
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$9,250
- 1 Month Lease

248 Corey Rd

248 Corey Rd, Boston, MA 02135

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,500
- 6 Month Lease

5 Otisfield St Unit # 2

5 Otisfield St, Boston, MA 02121

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,595

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,595
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,595
- 3 Month Lease

453 Beacon St Unit 2

453 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,800
- 4 Month Lease

34 Baxter St Unit #3

34 Baxter St, Boston, MA 02127

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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

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,495

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,495
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,495
- 2 Month Lease

19 Braddock Park Unit 1

19 Braddock Park, Boston, MA 02116

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,595

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,595
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,595
- 4 Month Lease

118 Riverway Unit 15

118 Riverway, Boston, MA 02215

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,700

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,700
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,700
- 1 Month Lease

1 Hull St Ct Unit 2

1 Hull St Ct, Boston, MA 02113

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100+

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,100+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,100 - $3,100
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,100
- 8 Month Lease

18 Glenville Ave

18 Glenville Ave, Boston, MA 02134

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2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$5,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$5,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$5,500
- 3 Month Lease

36 Melrose St

36 Melrose St, Boston, MA 02116

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,500
- 5 Month Lease

1091 Boylston St Unit 24

1091 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,200
- 6 Month Lease

60 Westville St Unit Room 1

60 Westville St, Boston, MA 02124

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,300
- 6 Month Lease

29 Bailey Rd Unit 2

29 Bailey Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,620

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,620
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,620
- 1 Month Lease

24 Hews St Unit 1

24 Hews St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$7,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$7,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$7,000
- 1 Month Lease

137 Walnut St Unit #3

137 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,620

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,620
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,620
- 1 Month Lease

22 Hews St Unit 2

22 Hews St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$12,350

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$12,350
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$12,350
- 1 Month Lease

3 Howland St

3 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$6,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$6,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$6,800
- 1 Month Lease

16 Linder Ter Unit 3

16 Linder Ter, Newton, MA 02458

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,600

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,600 - $2,495
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,495
- 3 Month Lease

736 Washington St

736 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,000
- 4 Month Lease

19 Hunting St Unit 2

19 Hunting St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,500
- 1 Month Lease

23 Rock View Rd Unit LITTLE HOUSE

23 Rock View Rd, Milton, MA 02186

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Rent Special

Rent Special

6 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,500
- 5 Month Lease

7 Timon Ave Unit 3

7 Timon Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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6 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,050

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,050
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,050
- 3 Month Lease

60 Undine Rd

60 Undine Rd, Boston, MA 02135
2 BEDS

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34 Cottage St Unit 34 cottage

34 Cottage St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Apartments for Rent by Private Owner (FRBO) in Boston, MA

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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 $5,778 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,167 Sq Ft $4,712 / 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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