Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $3,200 for a studio rental to $6,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,300, or roughly $51 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $533 (20.00%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.67%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.42%) year-over-year from $3,983 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $5,000 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $246 (3.99%) year-over-year from $6,154 to $6,400. 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 9.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $73.96 $3,200 $2,667 (20.00%) $2,758 (16.01%)
1 BR $58.41 $3,200 $3,117 (2.67%) $3,125 (2.40%)
2 BR $50.55 $4,000 $3,983 (0.42%) $3,800 (5.26%)
3 BR $47.06 $5,000 $5,000 (0.00%) $4,500 (11.11%)
4+ BR $51.88 $6,400 $6,154 (3.99%) $5,433 (17.79%)

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 $2,748 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, 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 $5,200 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 43.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 30.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.55% 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 $1,575 $2,200 $2,600 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,500 $2,550
Quincy, MA $1,663 $2,375 $2,600 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,248 $2,698 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,025 $2,500 $2,700
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,250 $2,795 $2,760
Boston, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,500 $3,495
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,775 $3,400 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,950 $3,835
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,892

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Eagle Hill, Jeffries Point - Airport, and Harbor View - Orient Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 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 $3,588 per month. A total of 43 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Boston's average rent, which is actually $4,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,740 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
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,400 $2,900 $2,975
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $2,575 $2,673 $2,998 $3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,250 $3,175 $3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,750 $3,000 $3,095
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA $900 $2,400 $2,825 $3,100
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,025 $3,900 $3,150
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,400 $2,675 $3,200 $3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,473 $2,900 $3,900 $3,200
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA N/A $2,000 $2,900 $3,225
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,475 $3,300
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,373 $5,375 $3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,330 $2,710 $3,323 $3,500
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,300 $2,650 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,363 $3,000 $3,600 $3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,498 $2,450 $3,100 $3,660
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA N/A $3,125 $3,550 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,580 $4,650 $3,810
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,650 $3,823
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,455 $3,400 $4,200 $3,825
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA N/A $2,550 $3,325 $3,850
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,400 $4,000 $3,875
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,150 $3,948
West End, Boston, MA $2,855 $3,723 $4,978 $3,995
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,135 $3,525 $4,000
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,600 $4,300 $5,418 $4,300
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,288 $3,375 $4,400 $4,390
City Point, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,300 $4,250 $4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA $2,725 $3,000 $4,000 $4,500
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,450 $3,075 $4,000 $4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,250 $3,695 $5,618 $4,740

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 27 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,760. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,200, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 43.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 29.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 31.25% 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 $1,575 $2,200 $2,600 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,500 $2,550
Quincy, MA $1,663 $2,375 $2,600 $2,600
Winthrop Town, MA N/A $2,248 $2,698 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,025 $2,500 $2,700
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,250 $2,795 $2,760
Boston, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,500 $3,495
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,775 $3,400 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,950 $3,835
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,892

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $60 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 $2,688 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $43 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 $2,675 $3,050 $4,000 $4,300
02111, Boston, MA $2,750 $4,000 $4,940 $4,225
02118, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,600 $4,400 $3,800
02125, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,688 $3,150 $3,388
02114, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,430 $4,393 $3,600
02128, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,525 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,350 $5,500 $3,550
02129, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,350 $4,000 $3,925
02120, Boston, MA $1,275 $3,195 $3,700 $4,300
02115, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,028 $4,100 $3,300

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 $4,300. 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $73.96. There are a total of 17 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $58.41. There are a total of 95 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 $50.55. There are a total of 202 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 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $3,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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