Average Rent in South End, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical South End, Boston, MA Rents

South End rentals average $2,700 for a studio rental to $11,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,875, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $373 (-12.39%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $2,635. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (6.89%) year-over-year from $3,275 to $3,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.15%) year-over-year from $4,350 to $4,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-9.51%) year-over-year from $6,133 to $5,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,933 (-19.97%) year-over-year from $9,683 to $7,750. 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 6.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.95	$2,635	$3,008 (-12.39%)	$2,998 (-12.09%)
1 BR	$5.54	$3,500	$3,275 (6.89%)	$2,991 (17.03%)
2 BR	$4.66	$4,300	$4,350 (-1.15%)	$3,692 (16.48%)
3 BR	$4.43	$5,550	$6,133 (-9.51%)	$5,030 (10.35%)
4+ BR	$3.07	$7,750	$9,683 (-19.97%)	$7,644 (1.39%)

Historical Rents in South End, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near South End

There are a total of 15 cities nearby South End. The average rent in South End is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,098, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South End, Boston, MA is Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,998 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 31.48% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA are about 32.53% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,650	$2,635
Malden, MA	$2,193	$2,000	$2,800	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Neighborhoods Near South End

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near South End. Some of these neighborhoods include Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near South End, Boston, MA is currently around $3,660 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,660. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South End, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South End. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,000	$3,650	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,950	$3,400
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,200	$3,475
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,100	$3,798	$3,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,500	$2,950	$3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,105	$2,575	$3,825	$3,585
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,013	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,825	$2,800	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$3,010	$3,610	$4,550	$3,720
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,235	$3,503	$4,242	$3,775
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,500	$5,875	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,805	$3,850
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,703	$3,695	$5,500	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,115	$3,695	$4,885	$3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,505	$3,200	$4,700	$4,075
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,500	$5,400

Top Counties Near South End

There are a total of 16 counties located by South End, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,098. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,998, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by South End, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South End, Boston, MA is 31.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South End, Boston, MA is 34.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South End, Boston, MA is 32.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,650	$2,635
Malden, MA	$2,193	$2,000	$2,800	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Zipcodes Near South End

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near South End, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. 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 $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,650. 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 $3,056 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,638 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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	$2,675	$3,513	$4,150	$3,800
02116, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,675	$5,775	$4,000
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,125	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000

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 $3,875. 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $5.95. There are a total of 15 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 $3,575 and an average price per square feet of $5.54. There are a total of 46 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 $4,150 and an average price per square feet of $4.66. There are a total of 32 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% 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 $3,100/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.