Average rent in South Shore
October 2026 asking-rent percentiles by bedroom size.
The median asking rent for a 2 bedrooms in South Shore is $2,599 as of October 2026, based on 5 observations for that apartment size. The middle of the market extends from about $2,519 at the 30th percentile to $2,760 at the 70th percentile.
| Size | 10th | 30th | Median | 70th | 90th | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,519 | $2,599 | $2,760 | $3,775 | 5 |
What the rent range shows
For 2 bedrooms apartments, the 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is $2,320 to $3,775, a difference of $1,455. That range describes current asking prices, not signed lease rents, and the sample size shown beside each row applies only to that bedroom size.
The neighborhood has 7 observations across available bedroom sizes. Only bedroom groups with at least five observations are published; smaller groups are withheld because a handful of listings can produce a misleading median.
Historical South Shore rent context
This fallback uses the latest 100 valid listing observations in RentReboot's history, spanning 2026-09-19 through 2026-10-08 and covering 71 properties. Because South Shore is an aggregate geography, the sample includes 13 child neighborhoods.
The all-bedroom historical median is $1,800. This mixes apartment sizes and is context—not a substitute for a current bedroom-specific median.
| Size | 25th | Median | 75th | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 | 18 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,021 | $1,700 | $1,800 | 36 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,356 | $1,700 | $2,200 | 30 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,000 | $3,300 | $3,400 | 13 |
The median reported days on market was 0 days across 100 usable observations. 95% of 57 listings with a known fee flag were advertised as no-fee.
Nearby rental markets with stronger current samples
When South Shore has limited inventory, these nearby markets provide a more stable current benchmark. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between neighborhood centers.
- Mid-Island — 5.6 miles away; 1 bedroom median $2,850 from 6 current observations
- North Shore — 7.5 miles away; 1 bedroom median $1,850 from 25 current observations
- Saint George — 9.8 miles away; 1 bedroom median $1,800 from 21 current observations
How to use this data
Compare an apartment's asking rent with the percentile range for the same bedroom count. A listing below the 30th percentile is inexpensive relative to this sample; one above the 70th percentile is at the higher end. Differences in condition, concessions, exact location, amenities, and listing age can still explain a large price gap.
Use this number to check the income required under NYC's 40x rule, learn how to find rent-stabilized apartments, or decide when to start your search.
RentReboot removes current bedroom groups with fewer than 5 observations from this report. Historical figures are independently labeled and use at most the latest 100 valid observations. Read the rent-data methodology, compare the NYC market summary, or inspect recent South Shore listings.