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

The median Boston, MA rent is $3,465 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Boston utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Boston, MA?

There are currently 21k apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Boston, which fluctuated -0.86% over the past 30-days.

How does HotPads make it easier to find an apartment in Boston, MA?

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Thinking of moving to Boston? Here's what you need to know.

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and home to around 650,000 people, many of whom take tremendous pride in everything from Red Sox baseball to their driving skills. Nicknamed Beantown, Boston was established in 1630, making it one of the most historical cities in New England. Bostonians experience four distinct seasons, which can involve brutal winters as well as hot summers.

The city's vast student population gives Boston a young, vibrant energy. There are over 50 colleges in the Boston area, so the student population is around 250,000. Education and medicine - Boston is a leader in medical innovation with hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital - are, by far, the area's top two industries for both men and women. Over 60 percent of the area's adults have completed some college.

What's Around Boston?

Picturesque Back Bay is filled with shops, restaurants and other points of interest like the Boston Public Library and Copley Square, while colonial Beacon Hill boasts a village-like community and expensive real estate. The South End, with its brownstones and some of the city's best restaurants , is very LGBTQ-friendly, and the Italian-flavored North End is Boston's oldest neighborhood and the site of Paul Revere's former home. Another nickname for Boston is 'the Walking City' for its proud population of pedestrian commuters. Bostonians also like to drive, though parking can be difficult. However, car-sharing programs make this a bit easier. Thanks to Boston Bikes, the city has many well-thought-out bike routes, and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, affectionately known as 'The T,' provides efficient subways, buses, commuter trains and even ferries.

What Do You Do In Boston?

Boston's many neighborhood parks come alive with everything from live music to big-screen movies. The Urban Wilds is a series of natural ecosystems worth exploring, plus the city has two golf courses. Boston loves large-scale events - like the Boston Marathon, Head of the Charles Regatta and Boston Pride Festival - which happen year-round. The city's beloved Red Sox baseball team plays inside the country's oldest arena: Fenway Park.

Boston, MA Apartments for Rent - Page 3

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$3,000 - $5,100
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The Bond Boston
Apt building in Brighton, MA
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$2,550 - $7,052
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Studio - 2 beds | 10 units available
Parkway Apartments
Apt building in West Roxbury, MA
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$2,655 - $2,950
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1 bed, 1 bath | 6 units available
Kilsyth Hall Apartments
Apt building in Brighton, MA
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$2,495 - $3,150
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Studio - 1 beds | 2 units available
29 Queensberry Street
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,590 - $2,850
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1 - 2 beds | 2 units available
Chapman House
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,200 - $4,250
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2 - 3 beds | 6 units available
Commonwealth Gardens
Apt building in Allston, MA
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$2,714 - $3,988
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1 - 2 beds | 10 units available
Addison
Apt building in East Boston, MA
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$2,400 - $3,625
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1 - 2 beds | 6 units available
Essex Apartments, 81
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,994 - $5,942
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Studio - 3 beds | 29 units available
Serenity
Apt building in Jamaica Plain, MA
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$2,338 - $16.3k
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Studio - 3 beds | 40 units available
Peninsula Apartments
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$1,855 - $2,825
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Studio - 2 beds | 2 units available
Adams Village
Apt building in Dorchester, MA
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$2,150 - $2,495
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Studio, 1 bath | 4 units available
94 Queensberry St.
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$1,737 - $2,026
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Studio, 1 bath
35@EightSixty
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,775 - $5,075
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1 - 3 beds | 14 units available
Carson Tower
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,647 - $6,162
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1 - 2 beds | 8 units available
One India Street Apartments
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,446 - $3,250
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1 - 2 beds | 1 unit available
Thread
Apt building in Hyde Park, MA
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$2,800 - $3,275
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1 - 2 beds | 6 units available
375 Cummins Highway
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,775 - $8,684
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Studio - 2 beds | 50 units available
Fenway Triangle
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,250 - $6,600
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1 - 4 beds, 2 baths | 11 units available
26 Hichborn St
Apt building in Brighton, MA
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$3,204 - $6,329
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Studio - 2 beds | 33 units available
Bower
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,487 - $6,440
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Studio - 3 beds | 25 units available
The Indie
Apt building in Allston, MA
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$3,220 - $4,736
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1 - 3 beds | 7 units available
Brandywyne Village
Apt building in East Boston, MA
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$2,150 - $4,400
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Studio - 4 beds | 36 units available
Hamilton Union
Apt building in Allston, MA
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$3,200 - $4,000
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2 - 3 beds | 7 units available
Courtyard at North Beacon
Apt building in Brighton, MA
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$2,750 - $3,375
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Studio - 1 beds | 3 units available
The Laneway
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,268 - $7,124
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Studio - 3 beds | 17 units available
One Greenway
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,400 - $3,650
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Studio - 2 beds | 5 units available
The Cara
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$3,810 - $15.3k
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2 - 3 beds | 4 units available
Oak Row Apartments
Apt building in West Roxbury, MA
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$3,999 - $4,199
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1 bed, 1 bath | 3 units available
381 Congress Lofts
Apt building in Boston, MA
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$2,700 - $3,800
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1 - 2 beds | 12 units available
The Linden
Apt building in West Roxbury, MA
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The Bond Boston

Parkway Apartments

Kilsyth Hall Apartments

29 Queensberry Street

Chapman House

Commonwealth Gardens

Addison

Essex Apartments, 81

Serenity

Peninsula Apartments

Adams Village

94 Queensberry St.

35@EightSixty

Carson Tower

One India Street Apartments

Thread

375 Cummins Highway

Fenway Triangle

26 Hichborn St

Bower

The Indie

Brandywyne Village

Hamilton Union

Courtyard at North Beacon

The Laneway

One Greenway

The Cara

Oak Row Apartments

381 Congress Lofts

The Linden