Average rent in Boston, MA
November 2026. Based on 30 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Massachusetts | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,502 | $2,775 | 4 | 4% higher | 148% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $3,062 | $2,100 | 13 | 8% higher | 82% higher |
| 3 bedroom | $2,969 | $2,425 | 13 | about the same | 49% higher |
| All sizes | $3,080 | $2,100 | 30 | 5% higher | 78% higher |
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What rent costs in Boston, MA
A 1-bedroom averages $3,502, a 2-bedroom averages $3,062 and a 3-bedroom averages $2,969 a month. Overall, rent in Boston, MA is 78% higher than the US average of $1,735 and 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of $2,942.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Boston needs about $11,650 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Boston, MA?
The average rent in Boston, MA is $3,080 a month across 30 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boston?
A 1-bedroom in Boston, MA averages $3,502 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Boston?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $11,650 a month after tax.
Is rent in Boston higher than the US average?
Rent in Boston, MA is 78% higher than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.