Average Rent in South End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South End, Boston, MA Rents

South End rentals average $2,974 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,550, or roughly $6 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $184 (6.31%) year-over-year from $2,913 to $3,097. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (1.43%) year-over-year from $3,278 to $3,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (8.20%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $4,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $379 (5.57%) year-over-year from $6,811 to $7,190. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,900 (30.21%) year-over-year from $9,600 to $12,500. 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 up by 3.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.09% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.59 $3,097 $2,913 (6.31%) $2,362 (31.09%)
1 BR $5.51 $3,325 $3,278 (1.43%) $2,756 (20.65%)
2 BR $5.06 $4,400 $4,067 (8.20%) $3,559 (23.64%)
3 BR $5.04 $7,190 $6,811 (5.57%) $4,513 (59.32%)

Historical Rents in South End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South End

There are a total of 3 cities nearby South End. The average rent in South End is currently $3,400 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South End, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 3.92% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA are about 21.70% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,858 $3,063 $3,768 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,999 $3,530 $4,431 $3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near South End

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near South End. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Downtown Boston, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,746 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,746. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South End's average rent, which is only $3,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South End, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,096 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South End. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,949 $3,547 $3,085
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,377 $4,348 $3,650
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,989 $3,342 $4,395 $3,700
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,304 $3,600 $4,960 $3,725
West End, Boston, MA $3,140 $3,578 $4,938 $3,768
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,278 $3,740 $4,900 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,123 $4,010 $4,660 $4,062
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $3,220 $4,092 $4,708 $4,096

Top Counties Near South End

There are a total of 8 counties located by South End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by South End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 3.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South End, Boston, MA is 13.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA is 21.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,858 $3,063 $3,768 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,999 $3,530 $4,431 $3,700

Top Zipcodes Near South End

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533. A total of 7 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 $2,584 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,115 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,820. That's at least $6 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 $3,398 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,378 per month. Which comes out to $4 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 $2,974 $3,531 $4,842 $3,576
02116, Boston, MA $3,068 $3,565 $4,915 $3,925
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,398 $4,215 $3,695
02210, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,735 $4,950 $3,956
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,866 $4,465 $4,115
02215, Boston, MA $2,363 $4,087 $4,708 $4,011
02109, Boston, MA N/A $3,339 $4,378 $3,533
02141, Cambridge, MA $3,042 $3,630 $4,477 $3,342
02134, Boston, MA $3,199 $2,810 $3,200 $3,425
02135, Boston, MA $2,573 $3,104 $3,175 $3,300

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 $3,550. 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 $2,974 and an average price per square feet of $6.59. There are a total of 34 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 $3,531 and an average price per square feet of $5.51. There are a total of 60 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 $4,812 and an average price per square feet of $5.06. There are a total of 38 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $2,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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