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Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Southern Mattapan
$2,600/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in Southern Mattapan is $2,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $651 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southern Mattapan
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southern Mattapan rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Southern Mattapan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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
Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Southern Mattapan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southern Mattapan is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Mattapan run $2,372 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,621 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 7% | 103% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fields Corner West | $3,000 | |
Lower Washington Mount Hope | $2,900 | |
St Marks | $2,787 | |
Stony Brook Cleary Square | $3,160 | |
Wellington Hill | $3,200 | |
West Street River Street | $2,567 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,650 |  1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,621
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
103%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$3,000
Lower Washington Mount Hope
Average rent
$2,900
St Marks
Average rent
$2,787
Stony Brook Cleary Square
Average rent
$3,160
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$3,200
West Street River Street
Average rent
$2,567
Apartments
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Mattapan, 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 Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Southern Mattapan and Fields Corner West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southern Mattapan
33%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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6h ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
5 beds
1.5 baths
$8,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan condo for rent in Boston
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
160 W Selden St #2, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
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 Dec 31
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
0.5 baths
$1,300
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 Nov 15
3d ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
0.5 baths
$1,300
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 Nov 15
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
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Frequently asked questions for Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Southern Mattapan rental market.
How much is rent in Southern Mattapan?
The average rent in Southern Mattapan is $2,600 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southern Mattapan?
Average rent prices in Southern Mattapan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.
How does Southern Mattapan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southern Mattapan is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $651 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Southern Mattapan?
To comfortably afford rent in Southern Mattapan, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).