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2026

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Boston Public-Source Market Data

Avg 1BR Rent
$2,850
Flat YoY (±1%)
Rent Burden
Pending
Awaiting survey data
Renter Sentiment
Pending
Awaiting survey data
Neighborhood Demand
Pending
Awaiting survey data
Moving Intent
Pending
Awaiting survey data

Q2 2026 baseline estimates from Zillow, U.S. Census, and MBTA. Updated quarterly — next release October 7, 2026.

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Proprietary Research

Boston Renter
Intelligence Index 2026

Boston's first independent renter intelligence research dataset, collecting real renter experiences across 14 Greater Boston neighborhoods. Covering rent burden, neighborhood satisfaction, commute behavior, and moving intentions. Free to cite with attribution.

B-RAI
Rent Affordability Index
Share of renters spending
over 30% of income on rent
B-RSI
Renter Survey Index — Pending
0–10 composite of
neighborhood satisfaction
B-NDI
Neighborhood Demand Index
0–100 score across
14 Greater Boston areas
Data Compiled From Recognized Sources
U.S. Census Bureau · Massachusetts Association of Realtors · Zillow Research · CoStar Group · MBTA Ridership · + Homzora Renter Survey 2026

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