Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Centre-South, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Centre South
$3,205/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Centre South is $3,205 per month as of September 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Centre South
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Centre South rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Centre-South, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Centre South have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Centre-South, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Centre South vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centre South is $3,205, whereas a house costs $3,710. 1-bedroom apartments in Centre South run $2,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,995 |  13% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,455 | 10% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,625 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellevue Hill | $3,395 | |
Newton Highlands | $3,924 | |
Readville | $2,600 | |
South Brookline | $3,567 | |
Thompsonville | $4,500 | |
West Roxbury Center | $3,256 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,205 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $3,710 | 52% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,455
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,625
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Bellevue Hill
Average rent
$3,395
Readville
Average rent
$2,600
West Roxbury Center
Average rent
$3,256
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,567
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$3,924
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,205
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,710
Last 30 days
52%
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.
How does rent in Centre South, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Centre South and Bellevue Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Centre South
69%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Centre South, Boston, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Centre-South, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
Verified
39 Farquhar St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$2,440
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
170 Walter St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
39 Farquhar St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$2,440
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
170 Walter St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
39 Farquhar St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$2,440
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
1d ago
866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Centre-South, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Centre South rental market.
How much is rent in Centre South?
The average rent in Centre South is $3,205 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Centre South?
Average rent prices in Centre South have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Centre South rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Centre South is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,305 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Centre South?
To comfortably afford rent in Centre South, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).