Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Centre-South, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Centre South

$3,345/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centre South is $3,345 per month as of November 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,445 more per month.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centre South

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Centre South rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Centre-South, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Centre South have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $3,085, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Centre South run $3,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$3,140

No Change

37%

2 bedroom

$3,445

10%

15%

3 bedroom

$5,295

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$5,025

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,140

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,025

Bellevue Hill

Average rent

$2,663

Readville

Average rent

$3,207

West Roxbury Center

Average rent

$3,008

South Brookline

Average rent

$3,570

Newton Highlands

Average rent

$3,920

Thompsonville

Average rent

$4,362

Apartments

Average rent

$3,085

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$3,300

Houses

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$3,345
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,663
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centre South, Boston, MA is 26% higher than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Centre-South, Boston, MA

48 Bradfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
48 Bradfield Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Primrose St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
866 South St., Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8.4

Very good

866 South St., Unit 1

866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
23 Fletcher St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
48 Bradfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
48 Bradfield Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Primrose St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
866 South St., Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8.4

Very good

866 South St., Unit 1

866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
866 South St., Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8.4

Very good

866 South St., Unit 1

866 South St #1, Boston, MA 02131

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Primrose St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,345 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centre South?

Average rent prices in Centre South have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Centre South rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centre South is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,445 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 $134,000/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).