Average Rent in South End, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical South End, Boston, MA Rents

South End rentals average $2,846 for a studio rental to $14,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,980, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $266 (-9.97%) year-over-year from $2,666 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (4.38%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $610 (14.56%) year-over-year from $4,190 to $4,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,001 (17.26%) year-over-year from $5,799 to $6,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,067 (83.79%) year-over-year from $8,433 to $15,500. 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 18.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.31% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.45	$2,400	$2,666 (-9.97%)	$2,902 (-17.29%)
1 BR	$5.34	$3,375	$3,233 (4.38%)	$3,182 (6.08%)
2 BR	$4.97	$4,800	$4,190 (14.56%)	$4,016 (19.53%)
3 BR	$3.95	$6,800	$5,799 (17.26%)	$5,017 (35.55%)
4+ BR	$4.12	$15,500	$8,433 (83.79%)	$7,300 (112.33%)

Historical Rents in South End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South End

There are a total of 16 cities nearby South End. The average rent in South End is currently $3,119 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Revere, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South End, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,399 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 50.02% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA are about 36.46% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.10% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Quincy, MA	$1,713	$2,345	$2,722	$2,750
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near South End

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near South End. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Jeffries Point - Airport, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 total neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South End, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,400 average rent per month, City Point 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	$2,100	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,500	$3,200	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,400	$3,000
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA	$2,640	$2,800	$3,831	$3,125
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$2,030	$3,050	$3,275	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,675	$2,900	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$2,800	$3,925	$3,340
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,566	$2,944	$3,559	$3,350
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,850	$3,500	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$5,800	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$3,400
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,488	$2,900	$3,425
West End, Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,400	$4,865	$3,460
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,273	$3,225	$4,300	$3,495
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,500	$3,500
St. Marks, Boston, MA	$3,747	$3,962	$2,975	$3,563
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,165	$4,500	$3,575
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$2,914	$3,825	$3,600
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	$2,715	$2,750	$3,650	$3,723
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,292	$3,583	$5,122	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,500	$4,273	$3,748
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,650	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,150	$3,363	$4,546	$3,821
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,865	$3,453	$4,544	$3,900
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,111	$3,880	$4,606	$3,990
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,179	$3,718	$4,600	$4,041
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,600	$4,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,750	$3,450	$4,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,650	$4,073	$4,850	$4,127
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,600	$3,900	$4,400

Top Counties Near South End

There are a total of 31 counties located by South End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,075. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Revere, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,399, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by South End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 42.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South End, Boston, MA is 31.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA is 37.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Quincy, MA	$1,713	$2,345	$2,722	$2,750
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near South End

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 37 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02151, Revere, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,161 per month is 02210, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,373. 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 End, Boston, MA is $2,850 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,519 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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	$2,885	$3,410	$4,800	$3,948
02116, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,493	$5,442	$3,785
02111, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,350	$4,600	$3,805
02115, Boston, MA	$2,520	$2,791	$4,500	$3,325
02119, Boston, MA	$175	$2,400	$2,900	$3,198
02127, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,800	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,728	$3,395	$4,488	$3,630
02210, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,850	$5,029	$4,161
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,015	$3,702	$4,417	$3,910
02215, Boston, MA	$2,450	$4,073	$5,000	$4,073

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 $3,980. 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 $2,846 and an average price per square feet of $6.45. There are a total of 31 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 $3,480 and an average price per square feet of $5.34. There are a total of 97 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 $4,800 and an average price per square feet of $4.97. There are a total of 87 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% 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 $3,184/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.