Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $2,983 for a studio rental to $6,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,985, or roughly $49 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $752 (33.58%) year-over-year from $2,238 to $2,990. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (8.80%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $3,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.81%) year-over-year from $4,133 to $4,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (8.54%) year-over-year from $5,067 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $950 (16.67%) year-over-year from $5,700 to $6,650. 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 up by 64.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$62.29	$2,990	$2,238 (33.58%)	$2,716 (10.10%)
1 BR	$54.40	$3,400	$3,125 (8.80%)	$3,217 (5.70%)
2 BR	$46.52	$4,100	$4,133 (-0.81%)	$3,650 (12.33%)
3 BR	$46.55	$5,500	$5,067 (8.54%)	$4,133 (33.05%)
4+ BR	$41.20	$6,650	$5,700 (16.67%)	$4,600 (44.57%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 26 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $2,663 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,725, 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 $4,500 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 40.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 33.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,550	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,625
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,673	$2,925
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,325	$2,850	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,825	$3,725	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,100 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,100. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Boston's average rent, which is actually $3,985. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,105 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	$1,595	$2,300	$2,700	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,300	$2,375
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,690	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,950	$2,000	$2,475	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,900	$2,900
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$2,975
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,009	$2,995	$2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,438	$3,200	$3,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,100
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,750	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,701	$3,275	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,550	$3,698	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,455	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,300
West End, Boston, MA	$2,644	$3,250	$4,420	$3,546
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$3,300	$3,993	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,638	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,200	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,678	$3,455	$4,265	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,355	$3,468	$4,300	$4,050
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,820	$5,608	$5,105

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 26 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,663. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 39.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 36.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 33.47% 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	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,300
Quincy, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,550	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,625
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,673	$2,925
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,325	$2,850	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,825	$3,725	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,999. A total of 23 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 $1,725 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,938. That's at least $49 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 $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,856 per month. Which comes out to $38 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	$2,400	$3,200	$3,950	$3,925
02111, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,870	$4,300	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,678	$3,355	$4,200	$3,710
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,298
02114, Boston, MA	$2,563	$3,100	$4,360	$3,348
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,588	$5,250	$3,875
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$3,988	$3,350
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,995	$3,500	$2,998

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 $3,985. 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 $2,983 and an average price per square feet of $62.29. There are a total of 10 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $54.40. There are a total of 41 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $46.52. There are a total of 74 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 0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $3,188/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.