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Apartments Near Boston University

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3D Tour
$3,508 - 24,949
Chroma
2.6
240 Sidney St Cambridge, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Air Conditioning
5
$2,100
189 Bay State Apartments
189 Baystate Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.1 miles from center of campus
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Storage
20
$7,500
127 Bay State Rd
Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
Cute, Oversized Studio In On The Green B/c/d Lines - Sept 1 Move In
910 Beacon St Boston, MA
Studio | Sep. 1, 2024
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
$7,500
977 Beacon
Boston, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
0.3 miles from center of campus
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West Fens
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Beacon St., #23, Boston, Ma 02215 Kenmore Square
881 Beacon St Boston, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Fenway
14
$5,400
23 Aberdeen #3
Boston, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Fenway
8
$2,950
Carlton St Unit 8
Brookline, MA
1 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
8
$1,800
11 Keswick St., #5
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
7
$1,700
11 Keswick St., #9
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
5
$1,200
11 Keswick #4
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
5
$2,350
Beacon St Unit 14
Boston, MA
Studio | Jul. 1, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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West Fens
11
$2,500
1029 Beacon St, Unit Room #14
Brookline, MA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
13
$3,300
1029 Beacon St Unit 3
Brookline, MA
1 BR | May. 27, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
9
$2,500
1029 Beacon St, Unit Room #1
Brookline, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
9
$2,500
1029 Beacon St, Unit Room #4
Brookline, MA
1 BR | May. 12, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
17
$3,500
1029 Beacon St, Unit A
Brookline, MA
Studio | May. 26, 2024
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
16
$3,900
Sewall
12 Sewall A Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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19
$4,000
72 Hamilton St. #4
Cambridge, MA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Den
11
$4,200
72 Hamilton St. #1a
Cambridge, MA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
$4,195
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1083 Beacon St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
$ Ask - 8,424
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Fenway
$ Ask - 5,843
Van Ness
1325 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
$4,195
Available June 1. In-unit Washer/dryer, Central Ac, High-end Kitchen Appliances, 2 Full Bahtrooms
1093 Beacon St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
14
$2,505 - 8,468
1330 Boylston Apartments
1330 Boylston St Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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16
$3,900
10 Sewall St A
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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13
$4,500 - 4,850
324 St. Paul St.
Brookline, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
28
$4,100
156 Magazine St Unit 33
Cambridge, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Cambridgeport
19
$3,800
156 Magazine St Unit 23
Cambridge, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Cambridgeport
2
$1,900 - 3,300
1209- Boylston Street Llc
1209 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.6 miles from center of campus
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West Fens
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Boston, MA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 32,182 apartments available in Boston.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Boston is around $2,950 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston is around $3,550 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boston is around $3,960 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Boston, MA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Boston, the average rent price is $3,960 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,620 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Boston, MA?

Based on average rent prices in Boston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $118,000 to live comfortably.

Boston University

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Boston:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 key findings and figures for the Boston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Boston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Boston average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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1 BR       2 BR

Boston Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -1.23% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,982.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Boston experienced a -1.71% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,512.0.

May Prices: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Brookline, MA
Cambridge, MA
Woburn, MA
Weymouth, MA
Allston, MA
Framingham, MA
Quincy, MA
$3,019
$2,813
$2,769
$2,660
$2,515
$2,400
$2,321
$2,305
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Boston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Boston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 3 of the Boston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 4 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Woburn, MA, Cambridge, MA, Framingham, MA .

  • Rent decreased in Brookline, MA, Allston, MA, Quincy, MA, Weymouth, MA.

  • 7 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Boston.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Boston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,056
$3,039
$3,019
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Boston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Boston over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Boston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Boston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Boston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Boston and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Boston, MA $3,019.0 -1.47% $3,573.0 -2.72%
Brookline, MA $2,813.0 -0.28% $3,614.0 -0.08%
Allston, MA $2,400.0 -0.21% $3,137.0 -0.57%
Woburn, MA $2,660.0 0.57% $3,333.0 0.24%
Cambridge, MA $2,769.0 0.36% $3,788.0 1.12%
Quincy, MA $2,305.0 -0.13% $2,816.0 -0.28%
Weymouth, MA $2,515.0 -1.22% $3,132.0 1.00%
Framingham, MA $2,321.0 0.56% $2,793.0 -0.46%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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