Boston, MA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Boston, MA is $2,600.
$2,600
-$50
-$25
2,747
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $200 to $61,410.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 11 |
| $900 | 15 |
| $1,000 | 16 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 10 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 9 |
| $1,700 | 11 |
| $1,800 | 20 |
| $1,900 | 51 |
| $2,000 | 116 |
| $2,100 | 267 |
| $2,200 | 347 |
| $2,300 | 353 |
| $2,400 | 393 |
| $2,500 | 302 |
| $2,600 | 261 |
| $2,700 | 273 |
| $2,800 | 216 |
| $2,900 | 231 |
| $3,000 | 186 |
| $3,100 | 151 |
| $3,200 | 129 |
| $3,300 | 98 |
| $3,400 | 81 |
| $3,500 | 91 |
| $3,600 | 62 |
| $3,700 | 30 |
| $3,800 | 34 |
| $3,900 | 34 |
| $4,000 | 21 |
| $4,100 | 23 |
| $4,200 | 26 |
| $4,300 | 16 |
| $4,400 | 22 |
| $4,500 | 15 |
| $4,600 | 11 |
| $4,700 | 10 |
| $4,800 | 5 |
| $4,900 | 10 |
| $5,000+ | 54 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,775 | $2,700 |
| Feb | $2,700 | $2,650 |
| Mar | $2,750 | $2,650 |
| Apr | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| May | $2,652 | $2,700 |
| Jun | $2,700 | $2,650 |
| Jul | $2,650 | $2,625 |
| Aug | $2,695 | $2,625 |
| Sep | $2,625 | No data |
| Oct | $2,625 | No data |
| Nov | $2,650 | No data |
| Dec | $2,695 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Boston, MA is 65% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Boston, MA?
The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,300.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Boston, MA?
Houses in Boston, MA rent between $200 - $100,000 with an average rent of $3,300.
3. How has the rent in Boston, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Boston, MA increased by $60
4. How much has the rent in Boston, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Boston, MA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Boston, MA?
There are currently 13,066 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 $3,300 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.