Average Rent in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Rents

Southern Mattapan rentals average $2,400 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.93%) year-over-year from $1,766 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $475 (-20.00%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $2,671 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.68%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,099 (-23.39%) year-over-year from $4,699 to $3,600. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$57.60	$1,900	$2,375 (-20.00%)	$1,925 (-1.30%)
2 BR	$40.87	$2,600	$2,671 (-2.65%)	$2,635 (-1.33%)
3 BR	$36.62	$3,050	$3,167 (-3.68%)	$2,367 (28.87%)
4+ BR	$11.84	$3,600	$4,699 (-23.39%)	$3,300 (9.09%)

Historical Rents in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Southern Mattapan

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Southern Mattapan. The average rent in Southern Mattapan is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,500 per month.

Let's compare Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA are about 7.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.68% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,125	$2,800	$2,350
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,250	$2,500	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,250	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,375	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,950	$3,805
Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,955	$3,800	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,475	$3,200	$3,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Southern Mattapan

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Southern Mattapan. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Commonwealth, and Beacon Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 total neighborhoods in or near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southern Mattapan's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southern Mattapan, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,905 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Southern Mattapan. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,385	$2,550	$2,550
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,463	$2,925	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,200
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,850	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,875	$3,200
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,400	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,325	$5,675	$3,273
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,925	$3,350	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,300
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,600	$3,325
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,710	$3,348	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,025	$3,625	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,200	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,050	$3,625
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,150	$3,800	$3,650
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,350	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,998	$3,800
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,800
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,600	$3,200	$3,825
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,988
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,200	$3,995
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,650	$3,995
West End, Boston, MA	$2,947	$3,805	$5,288	$4,070
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,350
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,575	$4,300	$4,350
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,600
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,275	$3,765	$5,335	$4,905

Top Counties Near Southern Mattapan

There are a total of 26 counties located by Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Weymouth Town, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is 6.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is 5.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,125	$2,800	$2,350
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,250	$2,500	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,250	$2,600	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,375	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,950	$3,805
Brookline, MA	$2,450	$2,955	$3,800	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,475	$3,200	$3,995

Top Zipcodes Near Southern Mattapan

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 6 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 $4,720 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. That's at least $64 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is $2,710 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,188 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02124, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,300	$2,750	$3,050
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,100	$3,400
02120, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,198	$3,600	$3,888
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,560	$4,275	$3,800
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,000	$4,125	$3,225
02169, Quincy, MA	$2,025	$2,380	$2,635	$2,623
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,150	$4,000	$4,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,800	$3,363
02116, Boston, MA	$2,663	$3,300	$5,500	$3,500
02111, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,100	$5,140	$4,720

Frequently Asked Questions - Southern Mattapan Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Southern Mattapan, 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 Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $57.60. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southern Mattapan.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $40.87. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southern Mattapan.

How have rent prices in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.