Boston Rental Market Summer 2026: Rents Rise as Inventory Tightens

The Boston metro enters summer with median rents up 4.2% year-over-year, vacancy at a 5-year low of 3.8%, and no meaningful new supply hitting the market until 2027.

NowRent ResearchJune 10, 20266 min read

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Springfield, MA Is Quietly Becoming Massachusetts' Hottest Rental Market

While Boston dominates the headlines, Springfield is posting rent growth of 7.1% year-over-year — the highest of any Massachusetts city — driven by healthcare expansion, remote worker migration, and a severe supply shortage.

June 5, 20265 min read

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Boston Rental Market Summer 2026: Rents Rise as Inventory Tightens

Springfield, MA Is Quietly Becoming Massachusetts' Hottest Rental Market