Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $3,149 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,185, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $363 (14.30%) year-over-year from $2,542 to $2,905. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $560 (18.02%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $3,669. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (4.39%) year-over-year from $3,832 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (9.70%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $628 (11.71%) year-over-year from $5,367 to $5,995. 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 5.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.36	$2,905	$2,542 (14.30%)	$2,284 (27.18%)
1 BR	$5.21	$3,669	$3,108 (18.02%)	$3,004 (22.13%)
2 BR	$4.28	$4,000	$3,832 (4.39%)	$3,300 (21.22%)
3 BR	$4.29	$4,900	$4,467 (9.70%)	$3,850 (27.27%)
4+ BR	$4.13	$5,995	$5,367 (11.71%)	$4,650 (28.92%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 10 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $3,490 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $4,100 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 44.82% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 31.53% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.95% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and North End. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,816 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,816. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Back Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Boston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,953	$3,534	$3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$2,945	$3,348	$3,225
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,450	$3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$3,600	$4,100	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$3,550
South End, Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,460	$4,737	$3,590
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,641	$2,900	$3,600
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,395	$3,700	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,350	$4,427	$3,640
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,500	$4,721	$3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,426	$4,500	$3,858
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$3,000	$3,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,950	$3,500	$3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,870	$4,516	$3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,232	$3,638	$5,600	$3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,005	$4,635	$4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,800	$4,750	$4,163
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,425	$4,500
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,589	$5,878	$4,500

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 19 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,490. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 44.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 31.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 31.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,574. A total of 29 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,475. That's at least $5 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 $2,805 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $4 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	$3,245	$3,805	$4,983	$4,100
02127, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,779	$4,225
02111, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,550	$5,189	$3,971
02109, Boston, MA	$2,613	$3,316	$4,380	$3,548
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,400	$4,782	$3,655
02125, Boston, MA	$150	$2,350	$2,800	$3,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,695	$3,498	$4,240	$3,675
02128, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,795	$3,325	$3,225
02116, Boston, MA	$2,868	$3,543	$5,500	$4,039
02119, Boston, MA	$138	$2,500	$2,895	$3,400

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 $4,185. 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 $3,149 and an average price per square feet of $6.36. There are a total of 42 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 $3,703 and an average price per square feet of $5.21. There are a total of 164 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 $4,528 and an average price per square feet of $4.28. There are a total of 156 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $3,348/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.