Boston Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Boston's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Boston?

The average monthly rent for a house in Boston is £994, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £809 for a two-bedroom, £1,012 for a three-bedroom, £1,445 for a four-bedroom, and £1,370 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Boston feature gardens and parking?

In Boston, 87% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Boston?

The housing mix in Boston is 18% detached, 37% semi-detached, 26% terraced, and 18% other.

£994
Average Rent
£809
2 Bed
£1,012
3 Bed
£1,445
4 Bed
£1,370
5 Bed
87%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 18%
Semi-Detached: 37%
Terraced: 26%
Other: 18%

What is the most expensive area in Boston to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Boston is PE22, where the average monthly rent is £1,084. The second and third most expensive areas are LN4 with an average rent of £1,045 and PE12 with an average rent of £1,016 .

What is the cheapest area in Boston to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Boston is PE21, where the average monthly rent is £862. The second and third cheapest areas are PE20 with an average rent of £962 and PE12 with an average rent of £1,016 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Boston?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Boston is £689, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £631 for a one-bedroom, £715 for a two-bedroom, £972 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Boston feature balconies and parking?

In Boston, 11% of flats have a balcony and 76% include parking.

£689
Average Rent
£631
1 Bed
£715
2 Bed
£972
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
76%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Boston to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Boston is LN4, where the average monthly rent is £812. The second and third most expensive areas are PE21 with an average rent of £680 and PE12 with an average rent of £650 .

What is the cheapest area in Boston to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Boston is PE20, where the average monthly rent is £613. The second and third cheapest areas are PE12 with an average rent of £650 and PE21 with an average rent of £680 .

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