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Rental Market Trends in South Boston, MA

What is the average rent in South Boston, MA?

$3,063/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in South Boston, MA is $3,063 per month. This is 87% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,654 per month for a studio, $3,063 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,807 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,270 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,654/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,063/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,807/month
868 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,270/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,828/month
1,129 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,416/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,463/month
3,349 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,081/month
3,982 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,874/month
3,732 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,542/month
4,244 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,398/month
5,086 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,905/month
3,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,757/month
4,519 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,377/month
5,607 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $62 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 July 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Last Updated July 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 $3,063, you’ll want to make about $10,210 per month or $122,520 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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South Boston, MA

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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 | $3,759 - $6,884

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia Rd,
South Boston, MA 02127

1-3 Beds | $2,775 - $3,875

Flats on D

Flats on D

411 D St,
Boston, MA 02210

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,744 - $7,631

One Greenway

One Greenway

Hudson & Kneeland,
Boston, MA 02111

Studio - 3 Beds | $3,262 - $8,414

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1 Community in South Boston
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Equity Residential
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1 Community in South Boston
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1 Community in South Boston
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Gables Residential
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  • 23,814

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1 Community in South Boston
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John M Corcoran & Co
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1 Community in South Boston
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Charlesgate Realty Group
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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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