Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Centre-South, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Centre South
$3,195/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Centre South is $3,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Centre South
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,262, whereas a house costs $3,710. 1-bedroom apartments in Centre South run $2,965 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,990.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,175 |  10% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,455 | 7% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellevue Hill | $4,100 | |
Newton Highlands | $3,900 | |
Readville | $2,900 | |
South Brookline | $3,710 | |
Thompsonville | $4,235 | |
West Roxbury Center | $3,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,262 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,710 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,455
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
Bellevue Hill
Average rent
$4,100
Readville
Average rent
$2,900
West Roxbury Center
Average rent
$3,395
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,710
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$3,900
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,235
Apartments
Average rent
$3,262
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,710
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
66%higher than the national median
113%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Centre South, Boston, MA is 22% lower than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Centre-South, Boston, MA
1d ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
170 Walter St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d 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 Aug 15
1d ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d 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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
170 Walter St #2, Boston, MA 02131
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d 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 Aug 15
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $3,195 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Centre South?
Average rent prices in Centre South have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Centre South rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Centre South is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,270 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).