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Houses for Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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    30 Jenkins Street, South Boston, MA 02127
    4 BEDS $6,000
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    99 Seaview Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
    4 BEDS $7,250
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South Boston, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in South Boston, Boston, MA have increased by 2.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,144 to $4,249.

Average rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

$4,249/mo South Boston, Boston, MA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA is around $4,249.

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

    A share of 1% of apartments in South Boston, Boston, MA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 7% of South Boston's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 92% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    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.

    Getting around in South Boston, MA

    82 /100
    Very Walkable
    64 /100
    Good Transit
    71 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 82, Transit Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 71

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in South Boston, Boston, MA?

    The average South Boston, Boston, MA rental house size is 1,700 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in South Boston, Boston, MA?

    Renting a house in South Boston, Boston, MA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

    Houses for rent in South Boston, Boston, MA are usually located in non-central areas.

    South Boston, Boston, MA demographics

    • 35,622Total Population
    • 17,936 Female
      17,686 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, South Boston, Boston, MA has 35,622 residents, 17,936 women and 17,686 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Boston’s population is 35.

    South Boston, Boston, MA households

    • 6,391 Family
      11,747 Non-family
    • 2,079 Children
      16,059 No Children
    • 18,138Total Number of Households
    • 1.64Average People Per Household
    • $156,373Median Household Income

    There is a total of 18,138 households in South Boston, Boston, MA. Of these, 2,079 have children and 16,059 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,391 family households and 11,747 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Boston is 1.64 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Boston equals $156,373, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,702.

    South Boston, Boston, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in South Boston, Boston, MA have no high school education, 16% went to high-school, and 9% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 45% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in South Boston, Boston, MA

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in South Boston, Boston, MA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 2 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!