Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Southern Mattapan
$2,400/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Southern Mattapan is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southern Mattapan
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southern Mattapan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Southern Mattapan have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Mattapan run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | No Change |  34% | |
1 bedroom | $2,475 | No Change | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 7% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 11% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fields Corner West | $2,900 | |
Lower Washington Mount Hope | $2,900 | |
St Marks | $3,100 | |
Stony Brook Cleary Square | $2,972 | |
Wellington Hill | $2,550 | |
West Street River Street | $2,567 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 4% | 14% | |
Condos | $2,995 | 32% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 31% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,330 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$2,900
Lower Washington Mount Hope
Average rent
$2,900
St Marks
Average rent
$3,100
Stony Brook Cleary Square
Average rent
$2,972
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$2,550
West Street River Street
Average rent
$2,567
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
No Change
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
26%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA is 17% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
19 Brockton St, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
19 Brockton St, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Southern Mattapan apartment for rent in Boston
19 Brockton St, Boston, MA 02126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,400 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southern Mattapan?
Average rent prices in Southern Mattapan have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Southern Mattapan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southern Mattapan is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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).