Steps to Newbury St, the Pru, and Downtown. Features: Modern kitchen w/ dishwasher. Laundry in building. Gleaming hardwood floors. Floor-through. Lots of windows letting in great natural light. Great views. Prime location. Modern bath.
This apartment is steps to Back Bay shopping, entertainment and nightlife (Newbury St, Boylston St, the Pru), great parks nearby (Comm Ave Mall, Public Gardens, Boston Common), as well as being steps to Downtown w/ easy T access (steps to Arlington, The Prudential, and Back Bay T stops). prime location for professionals looking to live in the city in a more central location.
48 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 2 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 26 Marlborough St #5 in Boston, MA 02116 rents for $3,600 a month. It has 1,000 square feet. 26 Marlborough St #5 was advertised by New Wave Boston RE on September 15, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $3,600 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston (about $3,940).
Typical $3,940This home $3,600
$3,000$6,080
From 370 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Boston on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$3,940Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Boston
The rent hasn't changed since it was listed on September 15. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from August 2024 to September 2026 for $3,600. Today's rent is the same.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 15, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,600
September 12, 2026
Listing removed
$3,600−15.3%
−15.3%
July 28, 2026
Price change
$4,250−1.2%
−1.2%
June 21, 2026
Price change
$4,300+19.4%
+19.4%
August 22, 2024
Listed for rent
$3,600−5.3%
−5.3%
April 26, 2024
Listing removed
$3,800
September 22, 2023
Listing removed
$3,500
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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