Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South End
$3,799/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in South End is $3,799 per month as of July 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,869 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South End
235
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,766, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South End run $3,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,331 | 2% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $3,688 | 3% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $4,200 | 2% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $5,797 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,600 | |
Beacon Hill | $3,200 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,110 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,150 | |
Mission Hill | $3,726 | |
North End | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,766 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,365 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,331
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,688
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,600
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$3,200
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,110
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,150
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,726
North End
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,766
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,365
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
87%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in South End, Boston, MA
1d ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
767 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio
1 bath
$1,975–$2,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
670 Massachusetts Ave #B1, Boston, MA 02118
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South End condo for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
Verified
300 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$8,518–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
393 Harrison Ave #717, Boston, MA 02118
2 beds
2 baths
$8,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
390 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,995–$8,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$8,159
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,342–$6,312
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$8,518–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$8,159
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
99 E Dedham St #1199, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,880–$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
21h ago
Verified
390 Harrison Ave #1008, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,675–$3,810
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
345 Harrison Ave #1151, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,635–$3,870
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
109 Dartmouth St #23, Boston, MA 02116
Studio
1 bath
$2,250
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 Sep 1
13h ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$6,150
$5,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
$5,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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 $3,799 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South End?
Average rent prices in South End have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,869 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 $152,000/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).