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Rental Market Trends in South Boston, MA

What is the average rent in South Boston, MA?

$3,325/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in South Boston, MA is $3,325 per month. This is 103% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,953 per month for a studio, $3,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,846 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,261 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,953/month
537 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,325/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,846/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,261/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,407/month
523 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,697/month
3,130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,226/month
3,325 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,945/month
4,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,206/month
5,262 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,614/month
4,917 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,992/month
2,608 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,398/month
3,347 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,781/month
7,690 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.8%, which averages out to $258 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 April 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Boston, MA
Last Updated April 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 $3,325, you’ll want to make about $11,083 per month or $132,996 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

$3,261 - $8,899 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia Rd,
South Boston, MA 02127

$3,000 - $3,950 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

West Square Apartments

West Square Apartments

320-326 D St,
Boston, MA 02127

$3,350 - $4,750 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Flats on D

Flats on D

411 D St,
Boston, MA 02210

$2,777 - $6,811 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in South Boston, MA

National Development
National Development
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  • 2,526

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2 Communities in South Boston
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Greystar
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  • 960,174

    Units

  • 891

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1 Community in South Boston
Bozzuto
Bozzuto
  • 386

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  • 118,848

    Units

  • 157

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1 Community in South Boston
Blackstone
Blackstone
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  • 71,086

    Units

  • 121

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1 Community in South Boston
UDR
UDR
  • 167

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  • 58,082

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

1 Community in South Boston
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 156

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  • 51,702

    Units

  • 72

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1 Community in South Boston
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 55

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  • 10,972

    Units

  • 40

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1 Community in South Boston
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
  • 85

    Communities

  • 21,944

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

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 February 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.

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