Boston, MA Multifamily Market Report | MMG Real Estate Advisors | Q2 2026

Market Overview

Boston absorbed 2,713 units in Q2 2026, up from 2,088 in the prior quarter. Trailing 12-month absorption of 8,795 units now runs roughly 14% above the market's 10-year average of 7,710 units, a clear sign of demand strength even with deliveries still elevated. That total also cleared the 7,441 units delivered over the same span, a meaningful shift from a year ago, when trailing demand stood at just 5,346 units.

About MMG Real Estate Advisors

MMG Real Estate Advisors is a multifamily investment sales and research firm tracking apartment market fundamentals across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond. Their Q2 2026 Boston multifamily market snapshot tracks rent, occupancy, absorption, and supply trends to help owners and investors assess market timing. To read the full report, click here.