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Apartments Near Boston University

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$6,800
458 Beacon St Unit 6
Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Back Bay
11
$4,100
340 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cambridgeport
1
$5,999
Look No Further.. It's Here!
90 Browne St Brookline, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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North Brookine
10
$4,700
241 Freeman St
Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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North Brookine
9
$2,700
1243 Beacon St #7E
Brookline, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Coolidge Corner
1
$3,250
No Brokers Fee, No Security Deposit, Heat, Hot Water Included, Laundry On A Site, Parking For Rent
98 Sewall Ave Brookline Coolidge Corner, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Coolidge Corner
1
$2,700
1022 Commonwealth Ave #405 Boston Ma 02134
1022 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$5,670 - 5,700
Magazine Street Apartments
22 & 24 Magazine St. Cambridge, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Cambridgeport
1
$6,600
Hot Brookline Listing!!!!!
124 Longwood Ave Brookline, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
1
$7,200
Really Nice Brookline 4 Bed 2 Bath!!!!!
242 Freeman St Brookline, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
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$3,600
210 Babcock St
Boston, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$12,000
Impeccable Rarity !
247 Kent St Brookline, MA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Longwood
6
$2,725
Sunlit 1 Bedroom Loft Condo At Professionally Managed XII Stoneholm Condominium!
12 Stoneholm St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Prudential
11
$3,500
18 Lawn
18 Lawn St A Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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1
$6,200
Central Coolidge Corner Location, , Laundry Is On The Site. Steps From The T Stop, Trader Joe's, Shops.
1249 Beacon St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Coolidge Corner
1
$6,200
Charming Unit Near T With Heat And Hot Water Included. Professionally Managed
1249 Beacon St Brookline, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Coolidge Corner
1
$4,000
Newly Renovated 2 Bed 2 Bath In Fenway!!!!!
1026 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$2,500
Discounted Fee! Luxury Studio Near Bu & T! Perfect For Students Wanting Perfect Location
1028 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$10,000
Top-notch And Unique Apartment
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
6 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$3,000
Gorgeous, Unique, Luxury Gem Right By Bu Campus & W/d In Unit. Your Friends Will Be Jealous!
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$4,000
No Brokers Fee. In-unit Washer And Dryer, Central Heat/ac, Large Unit In The New Building. Central Ac, Elevator, Parking For Rent
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$3,900
Large Luxury Vacancy W 2 Full Bathrooms! Steps From Bu Campus! Elevator, A/c
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$2,700
No Brokers Fee. In-unit Washer And Dryer, . Central Heat/ac, Elevator, Parking For Rent
1028 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$2,700
Loft-style Open Layout Studio/1br Apartment, Central Ac, Avl Now!
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$2,500
Avl Now! Loft-style Studio On Comm Ave W/ac, Elevator!
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$4,000
New Construction Directly Across The Street From Bu
1028 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$10,000
Unique And Top-notch Apartment
1028 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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North Brookine
1
$4,000
2 Bed 2 Bath In Packard's Corner Available Now
1030 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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North Brookine
5
$2,400
1039 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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North Brookine
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$2,200
1039 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 27,447 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 $2,770 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 $3,230 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?

Based on average rent prices in Boston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $111,000 to live comfortably.

Boston University

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That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Boston University apartments to choose from!

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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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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