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Rental Market Trends in South Boston, MA

What is the average rent in South Boston, MA?

$3,329/month

Average Rent

691 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in South Boston, MA is $3,329 per month. This is 105% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,554 per month for a studio, $3,329 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,922 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,280 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,554/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,329/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,922/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,280/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,024/month
3,759 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,101/month
3,321 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,070/month
3,879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,792/month
4,591 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,880/month
3,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,840/month
2,546 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,280/month
8,298 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $186 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
83% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in South Boston is $3,329, you’ll want to make about $11,096 per month or $133,152 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

$3,093 - $7,189 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia Rd,
South Boston, MA 02127

$2,775 - $3,950 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

South Standard

South Standard

235 Old Colony Ave,
Boston, MA 02127

$2,842 - $4,957 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

West Square Apartments

West Square Apartments

320-326 D St,
Boston, MA 02127

$3,250 - $3,900 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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