What is the average apartment size in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average size for a South Boston, Boston, MA apartment is 808 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Boston?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Boston is $4,329 per month, a 2.88% increase from last year’s average of $4,208.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in South Boston?

In South Boston, studios rent for $3,197 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,022 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,235 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $7,118 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Boston?

The typical apartment in South Boston offers about 808 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in South Boston?

Studio apartments in South Boston average 502 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 733 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,301 sq. ft.

South Boston, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Boston?

The typical rent budget in South Boston ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 94% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Boston?

In South Boston, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Boston is $4,329, a 2.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,208.

Studio Apartments at $3,197 offer the most budget-friendly option with 502 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $4,022, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,235 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,301 sq ft) for $7,118, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,329	808 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,197	502 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,022	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,235	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$7,118	1,301 sq. ft.

South Boston, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in South Boston, Boston, MA have increased by 2.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,208 to $4,329.

What's the typical rent budget in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in South Boston, Boston, MA (94%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Boston, Boston, MA?

10,866 or 60% of the households in South Boston, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 7,272 or 40% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in South Boston?

Roxbury $2,244/month

Mattapan $2,333/month

Beacon Hill $2,738/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,775/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Boston?

South Boston $4,329/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,640/month

Back Bay $4,853/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,853
Downtown - Financial District	$4,640
South Boston	$4,329
West End Boston	$4,207
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,116
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,105
South End Boston	$4,039
Charlestown	$3,523
East Boston	$3,330
Allston - Brighton	$3,328
Jamaica Plain	$3,236
Mission Hill	$3,135
Dorchester	$3,076
Roslindale	$3,000
West Roxbury	$2,864
Beacon Hill	$2,738
Mattapan	$2,333
Roxbury	$2,244

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Boston is 30% higher than in Allston - Brighton

$4,329

South Boston rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $4,329

$3,328

Allston - Brighton rent is 23% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,328

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Boston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.