Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Southern Mattapan

$2,600/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southern Mattapan is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$4.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Mattapan

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southern Mattapan rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 decreased by 5% 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 $2,847, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Mattapan run $2,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

21%

40%

1 bedroom

$2,595

14%

-

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,995

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,500

13%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

61%

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

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

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.

Discover rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA

80 Verndale St - Photo 1 of 1

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

84 Gladeside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston

3BR/1.0BA

84 Gladeside Ave, Boston, MA 02126

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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

Apartment for rent

853 Cummins Hwy #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

700 Cummins Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

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 Jul 1

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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 July 4, 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 decreased by 5% 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 $650 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).

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