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Boston market rental trends report

Boston market rental trends report
Boston market rental trends report
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Over the past 3–6 months, rental prices in Boston have generally edged upward or held steady overall, with continued strong demand across most unit types even during the current calmer time in the market. Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment rents have dipped slightly during this slower period, with three-bedroom units now averaging $5,775. This shift has been driven by tight housing supply, steady population and employment growth, and sustained demand—especially as more people return to in-person work and competition for limited units remains high. As of Q1 2026, the median rent in Boston stands at approximately $3,862 per month.

chart-Jan-26-2026-11-28-02-6379-PM

Apartment listings

Below are some recent listing examples.

Peninsula Apartments

  • Studio/1 ba
  • Sq Ft: 476 
  • Rent: $2,211
1-Jan-26-2026-11-29-44-5350-PM

Imprint

  • 1 bed/1 ba
  • Sq Ft: 785 
  • Rent: $3,049
2-Jan-26-2026-11-31-10-0955-PM

The Andi

  • 2 bed/2 ba
  • Sq Ft: 1,047
  • Rent: $3,305 
3-Jan-26-2026-11-32-50-0197-PM

3200 Washington

  • 3 bed/2 ba
  • Sq Ft: 1,214
  • Rent: $4,850
4-Jan-26-2026-11-34-10-0519-PM

(Data sourced from Apartments.com)

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