Average Rent in South End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South End, Boston, MA Rents

South End rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $1,170 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $59 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $74 (3.33%) year-over-year from $2,226 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (5.84%) year-over-year from $3,142 to $3,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-1.95%) year-over-year from $4,283 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $666 (-11.55%) year-over-year from $5,766 to $5,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9,297 (-88.82%) year-over-year from $10,467 to $1,170. 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 1.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 73.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$67.64	$2,300	$2,226 (3.33%)	$2,996 (-23.24%)
1 BR	$63.13	$3,325	$3,142 (5.84%)	$3,250 (2.31%)
2 BR	$57.86	$4,200	$4,283 (-1.95%)	$4,355 (-3.56%)
3 BR	$54.00	$5,100	$5,766 (-11.55%)	$6,566 (-22.33%)
4+ BR	$53.33	$1,170	$10,467 (-88.82%)	$8,325 (-85.95%)

Historical Rents in South End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South End

There are a total of 29 cities nearby South End. The average rent in South End is currently $2,763 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South End, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 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 18.48% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA are about 34.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near South End, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,250
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,150	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,550	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,763
Watertown Town, MA	$2,955	$2,513	$2,900	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,975	$2,198	$2,925	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,320	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,948	$3,600	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,800	$3,900	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near South End

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near South End. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 37 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South End's average rent, which is actually $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South End, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $4,663 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South End. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,800	$2,775
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,950	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,945	$2,995
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,480	$2,975	$3,950	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,333	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,313	$2,800	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,050	$3,100
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,050	$3,200
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,915	$3,690	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,688	$3,330	$3,300
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,350	$3,383
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,850	$3,500	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,425
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$3,075	$3,100	$3,495
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,700	$3,600	$3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,775	$3,900	$3,500
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,550
City Point, Boston, MA	$325	$3,275	$3,450	$3,700
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,300	$4,250	$3,700
West End, Boston, MA	$2,960	$3,415	$4,780	$3,720
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,800	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,340	$3,300	$4,227	$3,730
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,750	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$3,800	$3,900
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,600	$3,850	$3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,942	$3,200	$4,500	$4,300
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,970	$5,500	$4,663

Top Counties Near South End

There are a total of 29 counties located by South End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 27 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 15.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South End, Boston, MA is 32.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA is 34.52% 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	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,250
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,150	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,550	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,763
Watertown Town, MA	$2,955	$2,513	$2,900	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,975	$2,198	$2,925	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,320	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,948	$3,600	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,800	$3,900	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near South End

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,081. 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 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,850 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,013. That's at least $54 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 $2,563 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,205 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table 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	$2,173	$3,250	$4,000	$3,800
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,500	$5,250	$3,600
02111, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,600	$4,925	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,900	$3,975	$3,125
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,075	$3,300	$3,800
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,850	$3,850	$3,850
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,350	$4,500	$3,550
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$4,000	$3,038
02125, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,600	$3,235	$3,300
02129, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,250	$4,250	$3,800

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 $3,800. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $67.64. There are a total of 19 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 $3,325 and an average price per square feet of $63.13. There are a total of 80 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 $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $57.86. There are a total of 83 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% 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 $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.