| Cover Page Document | Feb. 07, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 07, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Rapid7, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37496 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-2423994 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boston, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02114 |
| City Area Code | 617 |
| Local Phone Number | 247-1717 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | RPD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001560327 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 120 Causeway Street, |
