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 $2,675. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $3,200. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $4,000. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in South Boston, MA is $5,595.

Studio

$2,675


1 bed

$3,200


2 beds

$4,000


3+ beds

$5,595

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 19 2024Aug 04 2024Sep 19 2024Nov 04 2024Dec 21 2024Feb 05 2025Mar 23 2025May 09 2025Jul 08 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 $1,900 to $6,300+.

$1,900 - $3,000

$3,000 - $4,100

$4,100 - $5,200

$5,200 - $6,300

$6,300+

What is the average apartment size in South Boston?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 1089 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 1000 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (42.96%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.85%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 31.07%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 21.12%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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