Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $2,598 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-7.66%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (1.24%) year-over-year from $3,161 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (6.54%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $700 (17.07%) year-over-year from $4,100 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $800 (17.02%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $5,500. 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 42.86% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.50% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.40 $2,500 $2,708 (-7.66%) $3,225 (-22.48%)
1 BR $4.47 $3,200 $3,161 (1.24%) $3,265 (-1.99%)
2 BR $3.51 $3,800 $3,567 (6.54%) $3,947 (-3.72%)
3 BR $3.18 $4,800 $4,100 (17.07%) $6,161 (-22.09%)
4+ BR $3.36 $5,500 $4,700 (17.02%) $3,667 (50.00%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 14 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $2,969 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 $1,965, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Boston, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,900 per month.

Let's compare South Boston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 37.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 21.37% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,500 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,550 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,948 $2,690
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,750 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,615 $2,950 $2,988
Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,485 $3,100 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,500 $2,750 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,363 $3,000 $3,400 $3,310
Cambridge, MA $2,725 $3,050 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $1,150 $2,700 $3,500 $3,650

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Columbia Point, and Coolidge Corner. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,575 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,575. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Back Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Boston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,750 $2,175 $2,875 $2,700
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,800 $2,850
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,375 $2,650 $3,300 $3,300
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,125 $3,000 $3,650 $3,438
West End, Boston, MA $2,808 $3,420 $4,780 $3,500
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,895 $4,650 $3,550
North End, Boston, MA N/A $2,825 $4,200 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,180 $3,363 $3,900 $3,650
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,075 $3,533 $4,100 $3,995
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,895 $3,700 $5,400 $4,005
South End, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,400 $4,400 $4,075
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,495 $3,400 $4,600 $4,200

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 12 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Revere, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,969. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $1,965. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 37.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 29.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 21.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,500 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,550 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,948 $2,690
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,750 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,615 $2,950 $2,988
Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,485 $3,100 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,500 $2,750 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,363 $3,000 $3,400 $3,310
Cambridge, MA $2,725 $3,050 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $1,150 $2,700 $3,500 $3,650

Top Zipcodes Near South Boston

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near South Boston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,378. 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 $2,925 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. 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 Boston, Boston, MA is $2,858 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,686 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in South Boston, 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 $2,000 $3,420 $4,400 $3,768
02128, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,550 $2,973 $2,925
02116, Boston, MA $2,725 $3,100 $4,998 $4,500
02472, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,615 $2,950 $2,988

Frequently Asked Questions - South Boston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for South Boston, 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 Boston, 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 Boston, Boston, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,598 and an average price per square feet of $5.40. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,273 and an average price per square feet of $4.47. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $3.51. There are a total of 87 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Boston.
How have rent prices in South Boston, Boston, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Boston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in South Boston, Boston, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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