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Average rent in Boston, MA

$3,767/mo Boston, MA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Boston, MA is $3,767.

Boston, MA apartment rent ranges

About 9% of apartment rents in Boston, MA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 17% of apartments. Around 2% of Boston’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 72% of apartment rentals in Boston are in the > $3,000 range.

Boston, MA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Boston by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,767.

Local Guides for Renters

Getting around in Boston, MA

80 /100
Very Walkable
73 /100
Excellent Transit
77 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 73, Bike Score®: 77

Frequently asked questions

What is the average size of a rental house in Boston, MA?

The average Boston, MA rental house size is 1,538 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Boston, MA?

Renting a house in Boston, MA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Boston, MA?

Houses for rent in Boston, MA are usually located in non-central areas.

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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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Renting a house in Boston, MA

If you are interested in living in a serene house, with no noise restrictions and a backyard, you might want to search through rental homes. More and more people nowadays choose to rent houses because the advantages are unlimited. Social butterflies can throw parties without worrying about Mrs. Jenny calling the police and sunbathers can soak up some vitamin D in the intimacy of their lovely patio. With a large variety of options to choose from, you are sure to find a house out of the 3 homes for rent in Boston, MA that will satisfy your need for comfort and privacy. Regardless of the size you’re searching for, we have your covered with plenty of duplexes or single family homes for rent. Because your money is important and you want to choose wisely, there are also cheap houses for rent in Boston, MA starting from $6,000. If you’re open to spending a little more, there are many wonderful rental houses situated in some of the best residential areas in Boston, MA.

Pick your house based on how much living space you require

If you want to rent but are not willing to cut down on your size requirements, rental homes are for you. While large apartments are also great, houses have their advantages. Whether you have little children or you dream of being able to accommodate your out-of-town guests, you can choose from houses up to 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom in size. If you and your loved one are newly-weds and need something no larger than a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom home, select the number of beds from the top menu. The right home is waiting to be discovered.

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