Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Average rent in
Centre-South, Boston, MA

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Centre-South, Boston, MA is $3,150. This is +65%, or $1,241, higher than the national average.

$3.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,150

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Centre-South, Boston, MA is $3,150. This is +65%, or $1,241, higher than the national average.

$3.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
52%
10%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Centre-South, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Centre-South, Boston, MA have decreased by 16% in the last month and have increased by 13% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Centre-South, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Centre-South, Boston, MA is $3,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Centre-South, Boston, MA costs about $2,547 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Centre-South, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,510.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,150

29%

-

2 bedroom

$3,735

8%

32%

3 bedroom

$5,395

1%

35%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,735

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Centre-South, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Centre South, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Centre South, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.

Centre South

Median rent price$3,150
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centre South, Boston, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.

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31 Ainsworth St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

4 beds

2 baths

$4,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1