Matrix Multifamily Boston Report-February 2026 February 25, 2026

Boston undergoes late-year cooling

Boston advertised asking rents rose 0.2 percent YoY through December, but fell 0.5 percent on a T3 basis while the U.S. slipped 0.3 percent. Occupancy dipped 10 bps YoY to 96.2 percent in November amid moderating starts.