Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,590. This is +85%, or $1,645, higher than the national average.

$4.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,590

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

177

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,590. This is +85%, or $1,645, higher than the national average.

$4.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
17%
55%
20%
5%
$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 1% 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 $3,592. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,470 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,077. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,460

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,025

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,900

6%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,150

3%

3%

Studio

$3,057

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$3,057

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,460

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$3,590
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,585
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is equal to 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

478 Shawmut Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,290

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

Condo for rent

37 Lawrence St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment

37 Lawrence St #16, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

0 baths

$1,700

The price shown is for 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 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

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

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

103 W Concord St #1A, Boston, MA 02118

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

97A Appleton St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

97A Appleton St #A, Boston, MA 02116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

176 W Springfield St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

11 Waltham St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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