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

The average size for a South End Boston, Boston, MA apartment is 827 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 End Boston?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in South End Boston is $3,943 per month, a 0.09% decrease from last years average of $3,946.

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

In South End Boston, studios rent for $3,124 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,504 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,363 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,587 per month

What is the average apartment size in South End Boston?

The typical apartment in South End Boston offers about 827 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 End Boston?

Studio apartments in South End Boston average 499 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 662 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 960 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,199 sq. ft.

South End Boston, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in South End Boston ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 86% of rentals in this range.

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

In South End Boston, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South End Boston is $3,943, a 0.09% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,946.

Studio Apartments at $3,124 offer the most budget-friendly option with 499 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 662 square feet for $3,504, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,363 offer 960 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,199 sq ft) for $4,587, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South End Boston, Boston, MA

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,943	827 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,124	499 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,504	662 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,363	960 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,587	1,199 sq. ft.

South End Boston, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in South End Boston, Boston, MA have decreased by 0.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,946 to $3,943.

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

The largest share of rentals in South End Boston, Boston, MA (86%) 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 End Boston, Boston, MA?

8,544 or 69% of the households in South End Boston, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 3,863 or 31% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South End Boston?

Mattapan $2,283/month

Roxbury $2,498/month

Beacon Hill $2,600/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,690/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South End Boston?

South Boston $4,249/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,340/month

Back Bay $4,856/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	$4,856
Downtown - Financial District	$4,340
South Boston	$4,249
West End Boston	$4,081
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,031
Fenway - Kenmore	$3,992
South End Boston	$3,943
Charlestown	$3,462
Allston - Brighton	$3,344
Jamaica Plain	$3,181
East Boston	$3,149
Dorchester	$3,064
Mission Hill	$3,008
Roslindale	$2,879
West Roxbury	$2,646
Beacon Hill	$2,600
Roxbury	$2,498
Mattapan	$2,283

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South End Boston is 18% higher than in Allston - Brighton

$3,943

South End Boston rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $3,943

$3,344

Allston - Brighton rent is 15% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,344

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 End 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.