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Rental Market Trends in South Boston, MA

What is the average rent in South Boston, MA?

$3,345/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Boston, MA is $3,345 per month. This is 105% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making South Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,650 per month for a studio, $3,345 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,749 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,225 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,650/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,345/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,749/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,225/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,290/month
1,911 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,965/month
3,710 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,733/month
3,398 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,730/month
3,875 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,344/month
4,779 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,206/month
4,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,089/month
3,864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,563/month
7,636 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,295/month
8,571 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Boston, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $65 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
80% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Boston, MA?

Because the average rent in South Boston is $3,345, you’ll want to make about $11,150 per month or $133,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in South Boston we think you'll love

345 Harrison

345 Harrison

345 Harrison Ave,
Boston, MA 02118

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,980 - $7,497

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia Rd,
South Boston, MA 02127

1-3 Beds | $2,775 - $3,800

West Square Apartments

West Square Apartments

320-326 D St,
Boston, MA 02127

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,735 - $4,575

Troy Boston

Troy Boston

55 Traveler St,
Boston, MA 02118

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,920 - $5,610

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1 Community in South Boston
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
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1 Community in South Boston
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AIR Communities
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1 Community in South Boston
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1 Community in South Boston
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
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1 Community in South Boston
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
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    Units

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1 Community in South Boston

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United States Massachusetts South Boston Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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