Boston, MA vs Washington, DC

Compare 2025 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$2,359
$1,953
+$406 (+20.8%)
1 Bedroom
$2,476
$2,015
+$461 (+22.9%)
2 Bedroom
$2,941
$2,246
+$695 (+30.9%)
3 Bedroom
$3,526
$2,835
+$691 (+24.4%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,894
$3,332
+$562 (+16.9%)

Boston, MA

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,941/mo
  • Studio apartments: $2,359/mo
  • Data year: 2025
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Washington, DC

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,246/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,953/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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