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189 Bay State Apartments
189 Baystate Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
0.1 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
48 Saint Mary's St #2b Brookline Ma 02446
48 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
Hot Brookline Listing!!!!!
43 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
5 Bed. 2 Full Bathrooms Right At Bu Campus, Central Heat/ac, Large Porch, Laundry On A Site, Fully Renovated
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
5 Bedroom
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$8,500
Large 5 Bedroom Unit Right Next To Bu!
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,400
Central Bu Location! Walk To School, Eat-in Kitchen, Dishwasher, Laundry In On A Site
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
9/1/25 Amazing South Campus 5br/2ba W/balcony, Ac
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
5 Bedroom
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$8,400
Massive Apt In Desirable Location For Bu Students Near Campus!
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$8,500
49 Saint Mary's
Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,200
Bu East Unique Apt
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,000
Sept 1 2025! Huge Bu South Campus 5 Bed/2 Bath. Porch, A/c, Laundry, Amazing Location On St. Marys Street!!!
49 St Marys St #4 Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$8,500
Spacious Five Bedroom Just Minutes From Boston University
49 Saint Marys St Boston, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
Beautiful 5 Bed 2 Bath In Brookline
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
49 Saint Mary's
Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$7,200
6 Bedroom
49 Saint Marys St Boston, MA
6 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
Large Fully Renovated Unit, Central Heat/ac, Large Deck, Steps From Bu Main Campus
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
127 Bay State Road*chenk*
127 Bay State Rd Boston, MA
1 BR | Feb. 10, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,950
Location ! Excellent 4 Bed Room Availible.
206 207Freeman St Brookline, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$5,300
Central Location. Heat, Hot Water Included, Laundry Is In The Building, Parking For Rent.
23 A Euston St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
23 Euston St #3 Brookline Ma 02446
23 Euston St Brookline, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
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$8,400
$1k Utilities Rebate Promo! Fab Apt Near Bu In Ideal Location! 2 Full Baths, Xl Rooms & Back Porch!
49 Saint Marys St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
827 Beacon St #3a Boston Ma 02215
827 Beacon St Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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West Fens
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$5,200
26 Euston St #2 Brookline Ma 02446
26 Euston St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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28 Euston St #2 Brookline Ma 02446
28 Euston St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,050
9/1 Spacious 3br In Elevator Bldg Near Kenmore, Bu South!
837 Beacon St Boston, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
9/1 Kenmore/bu South 3br/1ba In Elevator Building, Heat Inc!
837 Beacon St Boston, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,400
9/1/25 2br In Elevator Building With 2 Large Bedrooms, Heat Inc!
837 Beacon St Boston, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
9/1 Kenmore/bu South Area Studio With Full Kitchen, Heat Inc!
837 Beacon St Boston, MA
Studio | Sep. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Rentable.co has over 27,438 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 $2,760 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 $3,220 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 $3,500 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 $3,500 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

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

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Boston University

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Boston:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 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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$2,850
$1,900
$950
$0
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1 BR       2 BR

Boston Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Boston rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -0.34% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,219.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Boston experienced a -2.21% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Boston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,580.0.

December Prices: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Cambridge, MA
Brookline, MA
Weymouth, MA
Woburn, MA
Quincy, MA
Framingham, MA
Lowell, MA
$3,230
$2,955
$2,903
$2,698
$2,638
$2,484
$2,233
$1,830
$0
$1,050
$2,100
$3,150
$4,200
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 2 of the Boston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 5 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Weymouth, MA, Lowell, MA .

  • Rent decreased in Woburn, MA, Quincy, MA, Cambridge, MA, Framingham, MA, Brookline, MA.

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

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Boston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,230
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Boston, MA $3,230.0 -0.06% $3,661.0 0.38%
Woburn, MA $2,638.0 -0.23% $3,350.0 -0.24%
Quincy, MA $2,484.0 -0.80% $3,056.0 -0.49%
Cambridge, MA $2,955.0 -2.22% $4,049.0 -2.93%
Framingham, MA $2,233.0 -0.67% $2,617.0 -2.50%
Weymouth, MA $2,698.0 0.90% $3,307.0 0.24%
Brookline, MA $2,903.0 -1.46% $3,472.0 -1.53%
Lowell, MA $1,830.0 0.06% $1,983.0 -0.05%

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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