The Boston rental market is one of the tightest and most expensive in the U.S. In fact, in September of 2005, Boston was noted as the most expensive city to live in the United States. The following rents represent selected Boston neighborhoods and towns and their average rental sharing prices, based on average prices for advertised two bedroom apartments according to the Boston Housing Report Card.

[Note: These are AVERAGE shared rents - per person - in a two bedroom apartment. As with all real estate, there are exceptions to the rule, and rents in particular neighborhoods and cities can vary widely depending on the location, amenities and overall quality of the unit. The Roommate Connection works with many other communities not on this list. Sources: The Boston Foundation, the Center for Urban and Regional Policy and Northeastern University, Citizens Housing and Planning Association.]