Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,575. This is +88%, or $1,675, higher than the national average.

$4.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,575

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

194

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,575. This is +88%, or $1,675, higher than the national average.

$4.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
17%
60%
14%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South End, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South End, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South End, Boston, MA is $3,590. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,460 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,985. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,749.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,450

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,980

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,900

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$7,500

No Change

7%

Studio

$2,900

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,980

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in South End, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South End, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Back Bay, Boston, MA.

South End

Median rent price$3,575
increased by88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in South End, Boston, MA

84 W Concord St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Feb 2

521 Columbus Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

521 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Condo for rent

41 Worcester Square #D15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End house for rent in Boston

Sunny & bright 1 bedroom apartment

41 Worcester Square #D15, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

House for rent

45 Union Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End house for rent in Boston

One bedroom bedroom on Union Park

45 Union Park, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

House for rent

122 Chandler St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,780

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

548 Massachusetts Avenue #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

130 Appleton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

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

Condo for rent

103 W Concord St #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15