Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
South End, Boston, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,662. This is +85% higher than the national average.

$4.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,662

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

224

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,662. This is +85% higher than the national average.

$4.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
20%
53%
19%
7%
$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 comparables in
South End, Boston, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South End, Boston, MA is $3,662. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,250. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,485

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$4,175

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$5,200

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,250

8%

19%

Studio

$3,045

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$3,045

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,485

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

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$3,662
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

More data insights and reports

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Apartments for rent in Boston

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673 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

673 Tremont St

673 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

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

Condo for rent

88 Wareham St #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

Pet-Friendly 1BR Apartment

88 Wareham St #404, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

9 Hanson St Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

100 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 Sep 9

550 Columbus Ave #4K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

664 Tremont St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,275

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

41 Worcester Sq #5 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

46 W Newton St #12 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1