Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,520. This is +85%, or $1,620, higher than the national average.

$4.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,520

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

201

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,520. This is +85%, or $1,620, higher than the national average.

$4.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
17%
60%
14%
6%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,449 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,250. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,420

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,075

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$5,500

23%

8%

4 bedroom

$7,240

5%

4%

Studio

$3,101

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,101

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,420

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,240

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$3,520
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,555
increased by87%

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

Condo for rent

Available Feb 2

67 Worcester St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

67 Worcester St

67 Worcester St, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

185 W Canton St - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

185 W Canton St

185 W Canton St, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment 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

37 Lawrence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End house for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,799

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

House for rent

40 Traveler St #506 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

40 Traveler St #506, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,922

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

Condo for rent

139 E Berkeley St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

139 E Berkeley St

139 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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

Condo for rent

767 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo 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.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1