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 $2,864. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $3,055. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $4,092. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $5,695.

Studio

$2,864


1 bed

$3,055


2 beds

$4,092


3+ beds

$5,695

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

Jun 06 2024Jul 20 2024Sep 03 2024Oct 19 2024Dec 04 2024Jan 19 2025Mar 06 2025Apr 21 2025Jun 21 2025$1,200$1,800$2,400$3,460
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Apartment Rent Ranges in South Boston

The monthly rent for apartments in Boston, MA ranges from $1,800 to $6,600+.

$1,800 - $3,000

$3,000 - $4,200

$4,200 - $5,400

$5,400 - $6,600

$6,600+

What is the average apartment size in South Boston?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 1092 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 1001 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (37.01%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.14%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 32.03%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 23.81%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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