Boston, MA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Boston, MA is $3,375.

Average rent

$3,375

Month-over-month change

+$30

Year-over-year change

+$75

Available rentals

14,158

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $725 to $100,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7004
$80017
$90044
$1,00086
$1,100120
$1,200118
$1,30099
$1,40059
$1,50055
$1,60044
$1,70057
$1,800116
$1,900246
$2,000331
$2,100455
$2,200567
$2,300691
$2,400816
$2,500781
$2,600697
$2,700755
$2,800788
$2,900904
$3,000770
$3,100774
$3,200814
$3,300705
$3,400832
$3,500856
$3,600711
$3,700574
$3,800535
$3,900610
$4,000516
$4,100428
$4,200418
$4,300319
$4,400439
$4,500368
$4,600211
$4,700294
$4,800290
$4,900311
$5,000+2123

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $75 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,495$3,400
Feb$3,500$3,500
Mar$3,417$3,478
Apr$3,350$3,410
May$3,250$3,400
Jun$3,295$3,400
Jul$3,300$3,365
Aug$3,300$3,350
Sep$3,200No data
Oct$3,200No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,350No data

Market temperature

The Boston, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Boston, MA is 61% higher than the national average.

Boston, MAvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Boston, MA?

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,375.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Boston, MA?

Houses in Boston, MA rent between $725 - $100,000 with an average rent of $3,375.

3. How has the rent in Boston, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Boston, MA increased by $75

4. How much has the rent in Boston, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Boston, MA increased by $30

5. How many available rentals are there in Boston, MA?

There are currently 14,158 rentals available in Boston, MA.

6. How do rent prices in Boston, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,375 — 60.71% higher the national average of $2,100.