South End Boston

Boston, MA

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South End Boston - Boston, MA

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Boston's favorite neighborhood has something for everyone

Walkable Historic Victorian Brownstones Art Galleries Shopping

There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.

By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.

Boston's South End is south of Beacon Hill, adjacent to Back Bay, and east of Northeastern University. South Boston is on the east side and is very pedestrian-friendly, with easy access to MBTA rapid transit, especially along Massachusetts Avenue, which is home to the Back Bay and Massachusetts Avenue train stations.

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Holiday shopping in South End

A sunny day in the park

Looking down on Boston’s South End

Beautiful historic brownstones with detailed handrails

Flowers bloom outside a South End Cathedral

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in South End Boston is $3,216 for a studio, $3,511 for one bedroom, $4,258 for two bedrooms, and $5,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South End Boston has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 481 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,216/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,511/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 945 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,258/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,219 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,207/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

93

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

92

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of South End Boston - Boston, MA

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3.7 38 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

South End is a very diverse neighborhood in Boston representing many different ethnicities and races. It situated between Roxbury, Back Bay, and Chinatown with easy access to public transportation of multiple forms (train, bus, trolley). You'll find that it is relatively easy to walk from one end of South End to the other and it's a very family oriented neighborhood with lots of parks and gardens around.

Current Resident

7 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

It is very safe and the community is very small and close knit. Parents can let their kids play outside without having to worry about them getting hurt. The neighborhood also hosts events that everyone in the community are invited to.

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

City living at it's finest. Great restaurants, shops, and social hangouts that make this place an excellent neighborhood to live in.

Current Resident

7 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

The south end is a place of culture. You can grab a bite to eat and grab a show afterwards. It's pretty safe to live but the cost of living is very high. If I could see anything change it would be making more affordable housing

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Boston Children's Museum

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Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Renters living in South End pay an average of $3,700/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in South End can expect to pay around $3,600/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $1.1 million, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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