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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mattapan Square
$2,575/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Mattapan Square is $2,575 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Mattapan Square
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mattapan Square rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Mattapan Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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
Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Mattapan Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mattapan Square is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Mattapan Square run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 7% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Shore | $2,450 | |
Downtown Dedham | $2,507 | |
East Dedham | $2,742 | |
Fairmount Hills | $2,705 | |
Oakdale | $2,543 | |
Squantum | $3,227 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,700 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,110 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
30%
Fairmount Hills
Average rent
$2,705
Downtown Dedham
Average rent
$2,507
East Dedham
Average rent
$2,742
Oakdale
Average rent
$2,543
Adams Shore
Average rent
$2,450
Squantum
Average rent
$3,227
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Condos
Average rent
$4,700
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Rooms
Average rent
$1,110
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mattapan Square, 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 Mattapan Square, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mattapan Square and Fairmount Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mattapan Square
32%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Fairmount Hills, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mattapan Square rental market.
How much is rent in Mattapan Square?
The average rent in Mattapan Square is $2,575 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mattapan Square?
Average rent prices in Mattapan Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.
How does Mattapan Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mattapan Square is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mattapan Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Mattapan Square, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/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).