Housing cost in Boston
Official 2024 American Community Survey median gross rent for renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent in the Boston metropolitan area.
Median gross rent · monthly$2,0932024 ACS 1-year estimate
Annualized reference$25,11612 × monthly median; not a separate Census estimate
What this number means
Gross rent is a housing indicator for renter households. It is not a complete cost-of-living estimate and SalaryEquate does not use this single observation as a substitute for food, transport, taxes or other household costs.
| Geography | Boston metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Universe | Renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent |
| Period | 2024 |
| Currency | USD |
| Source | U.S. Census Bureau — ACS B25064 |
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