Rents in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, signaling a shift in one of the nation’s most expensive rental markets.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents are finally pulling back after years of intense pressure, though costs remain high by any standard.
For renters across Greater Boston, the trend offers relief—but unfortunately, not a reset.
Boston rents dip, but the metro remains costly
Boston-Cambridge-Newton recorded a 2.5% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November. The average rent in the area comes out to $2,870 at the moment…