Median gross rent from 2007–2016 in the Boston area. Gross rent refers to the sum of rent and estimated utility bills. Data shows the most recent results of the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau. IVANA ALARDIN – THE TECH Oct. 19, 2017 Facebook Twitter Reddit Print Median gross rent from 2007–2016 in the Boston area. Gross rent refers to the sum of rent and estimated utility bills. Data shows the most recent results of the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau. IVANA ALARDIN – THE TECH