Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Centre-South, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Centre South

$3,237/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centre South is $3,237 per month as of June 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,287 more per month.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centre South

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Centre South rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Centre South run $1,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$3,195

14%

-

2 bedroom

$3,645

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$5,195

4%

36%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

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.

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$3,237
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,363
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centre South, Boston, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Bellevue Hill, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Centre-South, Boston, MA

39 Farquhar St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,580

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 Aug 1

South St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,990

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

6 Primrose St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

76 Congreve St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centre-South apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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 $3,237 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centre South?

Average rent prices in Centre South have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,287 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 $130,000/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).

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