Average Rent in South End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South End, Boston, MA Rents

South End rentals average $2,395 for a studio rental to $7,900 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,035, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $594 (-20.56%) year-over-year from $2,889 to $2,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $85 (-2.49%) year-over-year from $3,402 to $3,318. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (4.83%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,233 (39.41%) year-over-year from $5,667 to $7,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,467 (46.02%) year-over-year from $7,533 to $11,000. 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 27.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.66	$2,295	$2,889 (-20.56%)	$2,803 (-18.12%)
1 BR	$5.27	$3,318	$3,402 (-2.49%)	$3,130 (5.99%)
2 BR	$4.55	$4,700	$4,483 (4.83%)	$4,039 (16.37%)
3 BR	$3.90	$7,900	$5,667 (39.41%)	$4,403 (79.42%)

Historical Rents in South End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South End

There are a total of 14 cities nearby South End. The average rent in South End is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,125, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South End, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare South End, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 19.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA are about 34.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.96% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,800	$2,493
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,273	$2,625	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,878	$2,250	$2,895	$2,653
Watertown Town, MA	$2,638	$2,520	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,100	$2,850	$2,975	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,400	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,875	$4,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South End

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near South End. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Back Bay. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,750 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South End, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,083 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South End. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$238	$2,375	$3,000	$3,083
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$3,500
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,690	$3,250	$5,500	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,650	$3,650
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$3,025	$3,700
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,800	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,483	$4,613	$3,760
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,875	$3,975	$3,975
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,230	$3,000	$4,200	$3,980
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,945	$5,075	$4,028
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,750	$6,000

Top Counties Near South End

There are a total of 11 counties located by South End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Quincy, MA, and Chelsea, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by South End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 19.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South End, Boston, MA is 29.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA is 34.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,800	$2,493
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,273	$2,625	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,878	$2,250	$2,895	$2,653
Watertown Town, MA	$2,638	$2,520	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,700	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,100	$2,850	$2,975	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,400	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,875	$4,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near South End

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,463. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,344. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA is $2,906 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in South End, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02118, Boston, MA	$350	$3,293	$4,500	$3,925
02116, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,300	$5,100	$4,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$3,100	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,638	$2,520	$3,000	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - South End Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South End, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,035. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South End, 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 End, Boston, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $5.66. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South End.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $5.27. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South End.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,360 and an average price per square feet of $4.55. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South End.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South End, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South End, Boston, MA is around $3,228/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.