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 $3,250. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Back Bay, MA is $4,625. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Back Bay, MA is $12,750.

Studio

$2,600


1 bed

$3,250


2 beds

$4,625


3+ beds

$12,750

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 23 2024Aug 08 2024Sep 23 2024Nov 08 2024Dec 25 2024Feb 09 2025Mar 27 2025May 13 2025Jul 12 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 $1,800 to $5,400+.

$1,800 - $2,700

$2,700 - $3,600

$3,600 - $4,500

$4,500 - $5,400

$5,400+

What is the average apartment size in Back Bay?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 1108 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 689 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (38.08%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.92%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 32.78%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 17.22%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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