Boston, MA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in South Boston?

The average rent of a studio apartment in South Boston, MA is $2,950. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $3,400. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $4,050. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $4,963.

Studio

$2,950


1 bed

$3,400


2 beds

$4,050


3+ beds

$4,963

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in South Boston

Apartment Rent Ranges in South Boston

The monthly rent for apartments in Boston, MA ranges from $1,900 to $5,900+.

$1,900 - $2,900

$2,900 - $3,900

$3,900 - $4,900

$4,900 - $5,900

$5,900+

What is the average apartment size in South Boston?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 1014 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 920 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (40.43%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.3%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 25.53%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 20.74%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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