Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Boston?

The average rent for an apartment in Boston is $3,462. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boston, MA

Last updated January 2020
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,462 812 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boston?

The average size for a Boston, MA apartment is 812 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Boston, MA apartment rent ranges

Boston, MA Occupied Housing Units

177,371 or 65% of the households in Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 94,579 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Boston, MA rent trends

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How Boston Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Boston $3,462
Cambridge $3,189

What is the average price for a storage unit in Boston?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Boston is $287.46. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Boston

101 Long Street View Address Length, Boston, MA 90005
4 Units available
1 BED $22+
2 BEDS $800
3 BEDS $500+

14785 Preston Rd. #250, Boston, MA 02101
5 Units available
2 BEDS $1,000

Street-121, Boston, TX 45125
15 Units available
1 BED $1,200
2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 91214
9 Units available
Studio $800
2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
6 BEDS Ask for Pricing

24 Crandall St, Roslindale Test Address, Boston Test, MA 02131
58 Units available
Studio $888
1 BED $1,000
2+ BEDS $1,200

168 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
58 Units available
1 BED $810
2 BEDS $1,200
3+ BEDS $1,500

Pimpri, PUNE, LA 11111
6 Units available
1 BED $3,000
2 BEDS $800
3 BEDS $1,500

1100 Kermit Drive, Boston, MA 02124
27 Units available
1 BED $350
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