345 Harrison
345 Harrison Ave,
Boston, MA 02118
$3,035 - $5,689 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in South Boston, MA
What is the average rent in South Boston, MA?
$3,264/month
Average Rent
681 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6%
Increase in the Last Year
South Boston, MA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in South Boston, MA is $3,264 per month. This is 99% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making South Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in South Boston average $2,843 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in South Boston average $3,264 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in South Boston average $4,065 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in South Boston average $3,397 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in South Boston, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6%, which averages out to $197 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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 $3,264, you’ll want to make about $10,880 per month or $130,560 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.
How does South Boston, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.