Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
South End, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South End
$3,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South End is $3,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South End
206
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $3,804, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South End run $3,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,497.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,228 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,571 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,310 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,050 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,350 | 12% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Bay | $3,810 | |
Beacon Hill | $2,995 | |
Downtown Boston | $4,195 | |
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood | $3,400 | |
Mission Hill | $3,580 | |
North End | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,804 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $3,500 | 1% | 5% | |
Houses | $4,100 | 2% | - | |
Rooms | $1,330 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,228
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,571
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,310
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,050
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
Back Bay
Average rent
$3,810
Beacon Hill
Average rent
$2,995
Downtown Boston
Average rent
$4,195
Fenway Kenmore Audubon Circle Longwood
Average rent
$3,400
Mission Hill
Average rent
$3,580
North End
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,804
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
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
100%higher than the national median
101%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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Discover rentals in South End, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,780
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
1h ago
South End condo for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
South End condo for rent in Boston
35 Fay St #607, Boston, MA 02118
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
8h ago
Verified
300 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$8,757–$16,079
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
393 Harrison Ave #723, Boston, MA 02118
Studio
2 baths
$8,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
393 Harrison Ave #717, Boston, MA 02118
2 beds
2 baths
$8,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
393 Harrison Ave #710, Boston, MA 02118
2 beds
2 baths
$7,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
7h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,892–$5,237
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
300 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$8,757–$16,079
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
390 Harrison Ave #1047, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,280–$4,525
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,892–$5,237
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
390 Harrison Ave #1047, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,280–$4,525
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
345 Harrison Ave #1357, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,675–$4,220
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,892–$5,237
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
12 Columbus Sq #6, Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 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 $3,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South End?
Average rent prices in South End have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does South End rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South End is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 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).