Boston, MA rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Boston, MA is $2,620.

Average rent

$2,620

Month-over-month change

-$30

Year-over-year change

-$30

Available rentals

2,994

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $350 to $20,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$80016
$90012
$1,00015
$1,1007
$1,2006
$1,3005
$1,4009
$1,50011
$1,6008
$1,7009
$1,80017
$1,90056
$2,000118
$2,100270
$2,200365
$2,300402
$2,400441
$2,500363
$2,600277
$2,700275
$2,800227
$2,900242
$3,000221
$3,100182
$3,200146
$3,300101
$3,400101
$3,50097
$3,60064
$3,70051
$3,80034
$3,90030
$4,00026
$4,10028
$4,20029
$4,30017
$4,40020
$4,50017
$4,60010
$4,7007
$4,8006
$4,90013
$5,000+47

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $30 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,625No data
Oct$2,625No data
Nov$2,650No data
Dec$2,695No 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 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 $100 - $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 did not change.

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 13,723 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.