Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South End
$3,850/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South End is $3,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South End
246
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South End rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South End, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in South End have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
South End, Boston, MA
Rent prices in South End vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South End is $3,800, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South End run $3,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,002 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $3,578 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $4,300 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,455 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,250 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,240 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,200 | |
Mission Hill | $3,975 | |
North End | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,280 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,002
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,578
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,455
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,250
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,240
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,200
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,975
North End
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
The table above reflects average rent prices in South End, 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 South End, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South End and Back Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.
South End
97%higher than the national median
77%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in South End, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
South End condo for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Feb 2
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,780
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 Jan 15
8h ago
South End house for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d ago
345 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$12,906
$12,708
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$8,673
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
601 Tremont St #4, Boston, MA 02118
2 beds
2 baths
$7,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
393 Harrison Ave #521, Boston, MA 02118
1 bed
1 bath
$5,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
4h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,947–$5,777
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
390 Harrison Ave #1022, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,580–$4,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$12,906
$12,708
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
390 Harrison Ave #1022, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,580–$4,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,219
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
89 E Dedham St #1198, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,900–$4,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,947–$5,777
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$12,906
$12,708
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
94 E Brookline St #4, Boston, MA 02118
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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Frequently asked questions for South End, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the South End rental market.
How much is rent in South End?
The average rent in South End is $3,850 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South End?
Average rent prices in South End have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does South End rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South End is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South End?
To comfortably afford rent in South End, you'd need to earn approximately $154,000/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).