South Standard
235 Old Colony Ave,
Boston, MA 02127
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,725 - 6,320
$2,860/month
Average Rent
679 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in South Boston, MA is $2,860 per month. This is 83% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making South Boston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Boston, you can expect to pay about $2,431 per month for a studio, $2,860 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,436 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,806 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $104 less per month.
Because the average rent in South Boston is $2,860, you’ll want to make about $9,533 per month or $114,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.