Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mattapan Square
$2,750/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Mattapan Square is $2,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mattapan Square
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mattapan Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Mattapan Square have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mattapan Square run $2,354 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 |  7% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Shore | $2,675 | |
Downtown Dedham | $2,900 | |
East Dedham | $3,317 | |
Fairmount Hills | $2,861 | |
Oakdale | $3,100 | |
Squantum | $3,065 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,150 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,430 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
16%
Fairmount Hills
Average rent
$2,861
Downtown Dedham
Average rent
$2,900
East Dedham
Average rent
$3,317
Oakdale
Average rent
$3,100
Adams Shore
Average rent
$2,675
Squantum
Average rent
$3,065
Apartments
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Rooms
Average rent
$1,430
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
45%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Fairmount Hills, Boston, MA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Mattapan Square, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
17 Marcy Rd, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mattapan Square townhouse for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17 Marcy Rd, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
430 River St, Boston, MA 02126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mattapan Square townhouse for rent in Boston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 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 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 $2,750 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mattapan Square?
Average rent prices in Mattapan Square have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Mattapan Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mattapan Square is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $110,000/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).