Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $3,030 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,008, or roughly $55 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2023, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $923 (-27.36%) year-over-year from $3,373 to $2,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $537 (-13.91%) year-over-year from $3,862 to $3,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (2.20%) year-over-year from $3,816 to $3,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $483 (12.03%) year-over-year from $4,017 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (8.91%) year-over-year from $5,050 to $5,500. 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 2.65% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$77	$2,450	$3,373 (-27.36%)	$2,858 (-14.28%)
1 BR	$63	$3,325	$3,862 (-13.91%)	$3,444 (-3.46%)
2 BR	$50	$3,900	$3,816 (2.20%)	$4,327 (-9.87%)
3 BR	$49	$4,500	$4,017 (12.03%)	$7,681 (-41.41%)
4+ BR	$44	$5,500	$5,050 (8.91%)	$5,067 (8.55%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 17 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $3,159 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Salem, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Boston, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 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 45.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.18% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 26.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.17% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,149	$2,550	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,600	$2,575
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,188	$2,400	$2,715
Watertown Town, MA	$2,400	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,980	$3,500	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$2,990	$3,650	$3,541
Somerville, MA	$2,243	$2,650	$3,200	$3,600
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,700	$3,500	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Mid-Cambridge, Beacon Hill, and Jeffries Point - Airport. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,663 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Mid-Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Cleveland Circle is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Boston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$1,975	$2,695	$2,975	$2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,800	$3,605	$2,950
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$3,150
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,890	$2,925	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,050	$3,300	$3,395
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$3,150	$3,450
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,000	$3,800	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,060	$3,377	$4,260	$3,500
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,700	$3,400	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,895	$3,530	$4,958	$3,565
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,477	$2,950	$3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	$2,430	$2,733	$3,300	$3,675
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$2,485	$3,750	$3,700
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,975	$3,603	$5,500	$3,763
Spring Hill, Somerville, MA	$2,313	$2,700	$3,525	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,795	$2,950	$3,198	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,700	$3,600	$3,850
Powder House, Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,650	$3,000	$3,850
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,087	$3,350	$4,304	$3,861
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,097	$3,871
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,891	$2,950	$3,895	$3,895
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,455	$4,560	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,949	$3,400	$4,500	$3,905
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,275	$2,600	$3,500	$3,950
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,800	$4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,108	$4,004	$4,669	$4,048
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,155	$3,780	$4,647	$4,092
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,095	$4,200
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,700	$2,748	$4,000	$4,250
City Point, Boston, MA	$425	$2,850	$3,900	$4,400

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 42 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,180. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Salem, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 43.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 32.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 29.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,149	$2,550	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,600	$2,575
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,188	$2,400	$2,715
Watertown Town, MA	$2,400	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,980	$3,500	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$2,990	$3,650	$3,541
Somerville, MA	$2,243	$2,650	$3,200	$3,600
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,700	$3,500	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. A total of 39 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02169, Quincy, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 02445, Brookline, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,263. That's at least $56 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 $2,698 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,235 per month. Which comes out to $40 per sqft. The following chart 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
02210, Boston, MA	$3,231	$3,859	$5,097	$4,111
02127, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,800	$3,975
02111, Boston, MA	$3,065	$3,600	$5,393	$3,935
02109, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,348	$4,481	$3,882
02113, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,270	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,400	$4,500	$3,977
02125, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,600	$3,525
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,320	$4,000	$3,475
02128, Boston, MA	$2,343	$2,500	$3,200	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,500	$5,160	$3,735

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 $4,008. 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 $3,030 and an average price per square feet of $77.18. There are a total of 65 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 $3,647 and an average price per square feet of $62.71. There are a total of 178 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 $50.08. There are a total of 215 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 -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and 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 $3,206/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.