The Indie
35-43 Braintree St,
Boston, MA 02134
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,770 - $5,935
Rental Market Trends in Boston, MA
What is the average rent in Boston, MA?
$3,439/month
Average Rent
700 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Boston, MA is $3,439 per month. This is 118% higher than the national average rent price of $1,576/month, making Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,839 per month for a studio, $3,439 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,417 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,949 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Boston, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Boston, MA
Last Updated April 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
5%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
88%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston?
Based on current rent prices, St Elizabeth's, Commonwealth and Jeffries Point-Airport are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boston.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?
Based on current rent prices, Boston Common, Chinatown and North Allston are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston.
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Which Boston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Boston with the most apartments available are Fenway, West End Boston and Commonwealth .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boston, MA?
Because the average rent in Boston is $3,439, you’ll want to make about $11,463 per month or $137,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Boston, MA is 45.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boston is 119.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,839 - $5,949. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 42.9% more for utilities, and 12.6% more for transportation.
How does Boston, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Boston, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,551/month
$2,960/month
One Bedroom
$2,712/month
$3,869/month
Two Bedroom
$3,453/month
$5,001/month
Three Bedroom
$4,861/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.