← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Boston, MA, over the past three years
Rent in Boston, MA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$3,338
1-year change
+2.7%
3-year change
+7.7%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.4%
Rents in Boston rose +2.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Boston, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3,338 |
| Jul 2026 | $3,374 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,386 |
| May 2026 | $3,384 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,363 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,347 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,336 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,333 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,299 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,261 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,224 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,231 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,250 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,278 |
| Jun 2025 | $3,290 |
| May 2025 | $3,290 |
| Apr 2025 | $3,282 |
| Mar 2025 | $3,282 |
| Feb 2025 | $3,278 |
| Jan 2025 | $3,269 |
| Dec 2024 | $3,224 |
| Nov 2024 | $3,186 |
| Oct 2024 | $3,145 |
| Sep 2024 | $3,156 |
| Aug 2024 | $3,180 |
| Jul 2024 | $3,211 |
| Jun 2024 | $3,213 |
| May 2024 | $3,201 |
| Apr 2024 | $3,190 |
| Mar 2024 | $3,173 |
| Feb 2024 | $3,157 |
| Jan 2024 | $3,145 |
| Dec 2023 | $3,128 |
| Nov 2023 | $3,109 |
| Oct 2023 | $3,089 |
| Sep 2023 | $3,092 |
| Aug 2023 | $3,100 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,890 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,760 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,470 |
City typical rent × MA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 02108 | $3,081 | +6.8% |
| 02109 | $3,736 | +3.5% |
| 02110 | $4,448 | – |
| 02111 | $3,836 | +5.6% |
| 02113 | $2,935 | +2.1% |
| 02114 | $3,671 | +3.8% |
| 02115 | $3,272 | +4.8% |
| 02116 | $3,470 | +3.3% |
| 02118 | $3,879 | +3.2% |
| 02119 | $3,282 | +2.2% |
| 02120 | $3,903 | +1.6% |
| 02121 | $3,209 | −1.0% |
| 02122 | $3,046 | +1.5% |
| 02124 | $3,039 | +1.0% |
| 02125 | $3,287 | +1.5% |
| 02126 | $2,963 | – |
| 02127 | $3,842 | +3.8% |
| 02128 | $3,137 | +3.4% |
| 02129 | $3,621 | +6.9% |
| 02130 | $3,204 | +3.2% |
| 02131 | $3,047 | +2.9% |
| 02132 | $2,842 | +4.4% |
| 02134 | $3,085 | +1.3% |
| 02135 | $2,996 | +2.2% |
| 02136 | $2,853 | +5.2% |
| 02210 | $4,436 | +3.6% |
| 02215 | $3,191 | +2.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Boston
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Boston, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.0% to +6.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.