Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,667. This is +93%, or $1,766, higher than the national average.

$4.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,667

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

204

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,667. This is +93%, or $1,766, higher than the national average.

$4.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
19%
55%
15%
8%
$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 increased by 4% 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 $3,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,485 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,265. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$4,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,425

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$8,812

8%

21%

Studio

$2,775

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,425

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,812

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

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$3,667
increased by93%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,515
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

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$3,515

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$3,841

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$3,455

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$4,500

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$3,600

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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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Feb 2

78 W Concord St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1Bed - 1Bath, 650SqFt in South End Neighborhood

78 W Concord St #2, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

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

Condo for rent

668 Tremont St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1 Bed 1 Bath 480 sqft

668 Tremont St #3, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

643 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

643 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

47 Union Park #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

Sunny renovated floor-through 1 bedroom

47 Union Park #2, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

24 Bradford St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End house for rent in Boston

South End Neighborhood 1 Bed - 1 Bath, 600SqFt

24 Bradford St #2, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

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

House for rent

767 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

767 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1