What is the average Beacon Hill apartment rental cost in 2026?

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What is the average Beacon Hill apartment rental cost in 2026?

• Studio: $2,493
• 1-Bedroom: $3,000
• 2-Bedroom: $3,975
• 3-Bedroom: $16,000 (reflects high-end luxury listings) 

• Location on the Hill: Generally, properties on the North Slope (historically more tenement-style) are more affordable, with median rents around $3,000, compared to the South Slope, where median rents are slightly lower at $2,975 but properties are often smaller or higher-end. The Flat of the Hill averages roughly $2,850.
• Seasonality: Rent prices in Beacon Hill typically drop by approximately 3.4% during the winter months, making it a more favorable time to find deals compared to the peak summer moving season.
• Comparison: Beacon Hill’s average is roughly 18–25% higher than the average rent of surrounding cities and most other Boston neighborhoods, though it remains slightly more accessible than premium areas like Back Bay. 

• Square Footage: The average apartment size is approximately 567 sq. ft. overall.
  
  • Studios: ~335–349 sq. ft.
  • 1-Bedrooms: ~609–650 sq. ft.
• Amenities: Many units are in historic brownstones and may lack modern conveniences like elevators or in-unit laundry, which can lead to price variations even within the same street. 

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