Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Southern Mattapan

$2,275/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southern Mattapan is $2,275 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$3.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Mattapan

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southern Mattapan rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 28% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Mattapan run $2,567 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$2,133

1%

40%

1 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

72%

2 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,700

14%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$2,133

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

72%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

52%

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$2,275
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,047
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is 25% 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

211 Delhi St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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

$3,300

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

Apartment for rent

700 Cummins Hwy #G2 - 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 $2,275 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southern Mattapan?

Average rent prices in Southern Mattapan have increased by 28% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Southern Mattapan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southern Mattapan is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $91,000/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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