This Is How Boston Rents Compare to Other U.S. Cities

Boston is the third most expensive rental market in the country, with the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment coming in at $2,230.

As for 2-BRs in the Boston area, the median rent was $2,530 as of late July.

Rents in the Bean are third only to San Francisco with a median 1 BR rent of $3,460 and New York at $3,200.