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

The average size for a South Boston, Boston, MA apartment is 802 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 / 2026, the average rent in South Boston is $4,327 per month, a 0.27% increase from last years average of $4,315.

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

In South Boston, studios rent for $3,222 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,996 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,239 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $7,791 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Boston?

The typical apartment in South Boston offers about 802 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 503 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 736 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,057 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,279 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 92% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Boston, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Boston is $4,327, a 0.27% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,315.

Studio Apartments at $3,222 offer the most budget-friendly option with 503 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $3,996, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $5,239 offer 1,057 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,279 sq ft) for $7,791, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated: October 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,327	802 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,222	503 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,996	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,239	1,057 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$7,791	1,279 sq. ft.

South Boston, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in South Boston, Boston, MA have increased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,315 to $4,327.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Boston, Boston, MA (92%) 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?

10,978 or 59% of the households in South Boston, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 7,512 or 41% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Boston?

Mattapan $2,439/month

West Roxbury $2,676/month

Dorchester $2,768/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,734/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Boston?

Downtown - Financial District $4,677/month

Back Bay $4,739/month

Bay Village $6,073/month

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

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Bay Village	$6,073
Back Bay	$4,739
Downtown - Financial District	$4,677
South Boston	$4,327
West End Boston	$4,141
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,076
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,056
South End Boston	$3,931
Charlestown	$3,508
Allston - Brighton	$3,306
East Boston	$3,285
Jamaica Plain	$3,130
Mission Hill	$3,095
Roslindale	$2,884
Beacon Hill	$2,816
Roxbury	$2,793
Dorchester	$2,768
West Roxbury	$2,676
Mattapan	$2,439

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Boston is 31% higher than in Allston - Brighton

$4,327

South Boston rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $4,327

$3,306

Allston - Brighton rent is 24% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,306

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.