Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,675. This is +89%, or $1,726, higher than the national average.

$4.39

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,675

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

242

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South End, Boston, MA is $3,675. This is +89%, or $1,726, higher than the national average.

$4.39

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
18%
53%
17%
9%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,674. A 1-bedroom apartment in South End, Boston, MA costs about $3,485 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,300. Houses for rent in South End, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,450

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$5,100

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$7,075

11%

7%

Studio

$2,950

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,075

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

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$3,675
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South End, Boston, MA is 7% higher than the median rent in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

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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.

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South End condo for rent in Boston

643 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

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1 bath

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122 Chandler St #B - Photo 1 of 1

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1 bath

$1,780

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171 Warren Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

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South End house for rent in Boston

A truly special home in a prime South End location

171 Warren Ave #5, Boston, MA 02116

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

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

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767 Tremont St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

767 Tremont St #8, Boston, MA 02118

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1 bath

$2,340

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

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89 E Brookline St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

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89 East Brookline Street - 2

89 E Brookline St #2, Boston, MA 02118

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

$3,195

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

96 E Brookline St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,195

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

34 Rutland Sq #5 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South End apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1