Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $2,517 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,100, or roughly $50 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $275 (12.26%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $2,517. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-4.76%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (3.70%) year-over-year from $4,050 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $633 (-12.32%) year-over-year from $5,133 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $633 (10.80%) year-over-year from $5,867 to $6,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 13.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$66.42	$2,517	$2,242 (12.26%)	$2,583 (-2.59%)
1 BR	$59.73	$3,000	$3,150 (-4.76%)	$3,119 (-3.82%)
2 BR	$48.75	$4,200	$4,050 (3.70%)	$3,750 (12.00%)
3 BR	$45.96	$4,500	$5,133 (-12.32%)	$4,283 (5.06%)
4+ BR	$43.73	$6,500	$5,867 (10.80%)	$5,217 (24.60%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 28 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $2,810 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Boston, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,850 per month.

Let's compare South Boston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 26.98% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 33.99% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,900	$2,200
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,525	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,350	$2,725	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,900	$2,913
Boston, MA	$2,293	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,200	$3,425
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,650	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,800	$3,625

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 41 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Boston's average rent, which is actually $4,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,760 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Boston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,350	$2,925	$1,775
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,988	$2,450	$2,650
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,800	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,750	$3,925	$2,995
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,270	$2,500	$3,275	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$4,100	$3,000
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,550	$3,000	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,213	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,373	$3,100	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,850	$3,500	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,665	$3,250	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,375	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,735	$3,711	$3,400
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,700	$3,600	$3,400
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,850	$3,550	$3,400
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,450	$3,475
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$3,100	$3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,842	$3,470	$4,930	$3,550
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,800	$3,700
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,800	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$3,450	$4,229	$3,730
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,500	$3,800	$3,775
South End, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,200	$4,275	$3,800
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,040	$2,550	$3,950	$4,000
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$3,950	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,400	$4,500	$4,385
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,963	$5,585	$4,760

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 28 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,866. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 27 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 24.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 25.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 33.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,900	$2,200
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,525	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,350	$2,725	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,350	$2,900	$2,913
Boston, MA	$2,293	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,200	$3,425
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,650	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,800	$3,625

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,138. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is $2,610 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 per month. Which comes out to $40 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Boston, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$3,950	$3,950
02111, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,650	$5,200	$3,998
02118, Boston, MA	$2,173	$3,200	$4,125	$3,795
02125, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,620	$3,218	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,530	$3,550
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,500	$3,150	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,400	$5,200	$3,600
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,900	$3,800
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,200	$4,000
02115, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,000	$3,950	$3,275

Frequently Asked Questions - South Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for South Boston, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Boston, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South Boston, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,517 and an average price per square feet of $66.42. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $59.73. There are a total of 69 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $48.75. There are a total of 111 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.

How have rent prices in South Boston, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Boston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA is around $3,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.