Boston Metro

23 cities · 34 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Boston metro covers 472 tracked apartment buildings totaling 80,809 units in Boston, MA, with an average asking rent of $3,519 — in the upper quartile nationally for this metropolitan area. Asking rents span $1,100 to $17,396 across the available inventory. Reported occupancy is 91.9%, softer than most stabilized markets and consistent with active leasing concessions.

The for-sale market in this metropolitan area shows a median asking price of $599,000 ($661 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 72 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 45 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Boston shows an average loan amount of $683,245 at an average interest rate of 6.66%. 55,572 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this metropolitan area snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-29 · Tracked since 2025-09-03
Avg Rent
$3,519
$1,100 – $17,396
Buildings
472
Total Units
80,809
Est. Occupancy
91.9%
6565 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
150
1980-1999
28
2000-2014
67
2015+
225

Cities in Boston

Last updated: 2026-07-23
Median Asking Price
$599,000
Median Size
935 sqft
Price per Sqft
$661
Avg Days on Market
72 days
Active Listings
45

Home Type Breakdown

Condo82.2%(37)
Single Family8.9%(4)
Townhome8.9%(4)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$683,245
Avg Property Value
$974,549
Avg Applicant Income
$247,349
Denial Rate
9.2%
Avg Interest Rate
6.66%
Originations
55,572

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional93.4%
FHA4.8%
VA1.8%