DUO
180 Central Ave,
Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,338 - $4,094
$2,822/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in East Boston, MA is $2,822 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,577/month, making East Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,678 per month for a studio, $2,822 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,423 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,435 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Because the average rent in East Boston is $2,822, you’ll want to make about $9,406 per month or $112,872 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.
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