Boston, MA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Back Bay?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Back Bay, MA is $2,600. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Back Bay, MA is $3,200. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Back Bay, MA is $4,800. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Back Bay, MA is $10,333.

Studio

$2,600


1 bed

$3,200


2 beds

$4,800


3+ beds

$10,333

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Back Bay

Jun 10 2024Jul 24 2024Sep 07 2024Oct 23 2024Dec 08 2024Jan 23 2025Mar 10 2025Apr 25 2025Jun 25 2025$1,200$1,800$2,400$3,000$3,600
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Back Bay

The monthly rent for apartments in Boston, MA ranges from $1,700 to $4,900+.

$1,700 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,300

$3,300 - $4,100

$4,100 - $4,900

$4,900+

What is the average apartment size in Back Bay?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 961 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 625 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (37.38%) are studio apartments, while the fewest (7.54%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 37.05%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 18.03%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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