Average Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Boston, Boston, MA Rents

South Boston rentals average $2,895 for a studio rental to $4,800 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 December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $143 (-5.20%) year-over-year from $2,743 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $59 (-1.92%) year-over-year from $3,084 to $3,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (3.92%) year-over-year from $3,657 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $733 (18.03%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.05%) year-over-year from $4,950 to $5,200. 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 35.65% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.35	$2,600	$2,743 (-5.20%)	$3,346 (-22.28%)
1 BR	$4.71	$3,025	$3,084 (-1.92%)	$3,180 (-4.86%)
2 BR	$3.87	$3,800	$3,657 (3.92%)	$3,742 (1.56%)
3 BR	$3.42	$4,800	$4,067 (18.03%)	$6,123 (-21.61%)
4+ BR	$3.33	$5,200	$4,950 (5.05%)	$3,867 (34.48%)

Historical Rents in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South Boston

There are a total of 13 cities nearby South Boston. The average rent in South Boston is currently $2,998 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 $1,988, 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 $3,725 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 34.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA are about 24.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near South Boston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,600	$2,300	$2,675	$2,525
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,223	$2,600	$2,558
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,075	$2,675	$2,713
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,625	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$3,325	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,050	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,600	$3,500
Newton, MA	$1,908	$2,300	$2,875	$3,725

Top Neighborhoods Near South Boston

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near South Boston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Neighborhood Nine, and Columbia Point. 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 $3,625 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Boston, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill 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	$300	$2,488	$3,083	$3,000
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$2,800	$3,575	$3,100
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,800	$3,200
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$3,600	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,700	$2,800	$4,500	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,748	$3,508	$4,513	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,168	$3,500	$3,919	$3,650
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,400	$5,000	$3,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,733	$5,550	$3,895
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,600	$4,400	$4,175
South End, Boston, MA	$2,658	$3,425	$4,400	$4,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$2,900	$6,000

Top Counties Near South Boston

There are a total of 12 counties located by South Boston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Quincy, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,998. 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 $1,988. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,725, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by South Boston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Boston, Boston, MA is 34.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Boston, Boston, MA is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Boston, Boston, MA is 24.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,600	$2,300	$2,675	$2,525
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,223	$2,600	$2,558
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,075	$2,675	$2,713
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,625	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$3,325	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,050	$3,600	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,600	$3,500
Newton, MA	$1,908	$2,300	$2,875	$3,725

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 $3,599. A total of 2 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 $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 02118, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,654. 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 $2,875 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,700 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	$2,630	$3,450	$4,400	$4,300
02128, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,400	$2,999	$2,800
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,225	$5,500	$4,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998

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 $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $5.35. There are a total of 7 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $4.71. There are a total of 41 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 $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.87. There are a total of 66 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% 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.