Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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49 Walk Hill St

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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Belgrade Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belgrade Place

446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Carol Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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3193 Washington St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3193 Washington St

3193 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Centre South, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Centre South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centre South area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Ridgecrest Village priced from $1,650. 1459-1461 VFW Pky has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Centre South apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgecrest VillageStudio/1 Bath with Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,650
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.24 price per square foot 51 Grove Model at 51 Grove, Unit #A in the in the Woodland Heath neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 70 Boylston St Model at 70 Boylston St, Unit 204 starting at $2,445 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centre South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
51 Grove, Unit #A51 Grove1BR,1BA$0.24
70 Boylston St, Unit 20470 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.24
67 Boylston St, Unit 72667 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.25
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3311 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
6 Woodlawn St, Unit 36 Woodlawn St2BR,1BA$0.25
60 Boylston St, Unit 10960 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
55 Broadlawn Park, Unit 1855 Broadlawn Park1BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
79 Belgrade Ave, Unit 379 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Centre South, Roslindale, MA

Ranked #70

Among neighborhoods in Roslindale, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Centre South Neighborhood in Roslindale, MA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centre South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Centre South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centre South is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centre South?

The cheapest apartment in Centre South is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Centre South costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centre South?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Centre South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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