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South Boston, MA

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A rich past meets an exciting future in Southie

Coastal Historic Growing Vibrant Walkable

South Boston, widely known as Southie, is a vibrant area nestled between the Fort Point Channel and Dorchester Bay. Southie is home to some of Boston’s most exciting attractions and historic landmarks, including Castle Island, Boston Children’s Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Seaport District.

South Boston’s average rent of $3,925 is among the highest in the area. While this neighborhood definitely isn’t cheap, residents love its charming character, walkability, and dining options. West Broadway is Southie’s major thoroughfare, boasting a broad array of restaurants and shops in addition to ultra-modern apartments and historical buildings. Residents enjoy a variety of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and gourmet markets, as well as long-standing local hangouts. Southie honors its rich heritage while supporting massive growth, as evidenced by the historic brick buildings intermingled with high-rise offices and condominiums throughout the area.

Southie residents enjoy a walkable environment along with access to the MBTA Red Line, I-90, and I-93. With such a large population of young professionals, easy commutes are a must in this neighborhood. Boston Logan International Airport lies just across the Boston Main Channel from Southie as well.

Explore the City

Fort Independence on Castle Island

South Boston's stunning bay

The beautiful Boston waterfront during sunset

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Boston, MA is $2,368 for a studio, $2,924 for one bedroom, $3,454 for two bedrooms, and $2,806 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Boston has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,924/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$5,953/month
4,126 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,597/month
4,054 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,527/month
2,253 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

66

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Castle Island
  • Boston Children's Museum
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Dorchester Shores Reservation
  • New England Aquarium

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in South Boston

Cost

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Renters living in South Boston pay an average of $3,925/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in South Boston can expect to pay around $4,700/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $839,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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