Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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49 Walk Hill St

BostonMA02130
property at 68 Butler St

68 Butler St

BostonMA02124

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1144 River St

BostonMA02136
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Treadmark 2.0
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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The Levedo Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Levedo Building

241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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Latin Academy I
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latin Academy I

380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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605 Truman Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

605 Truman Hwy

605 Truman HwyHyde Park, MA 02136
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80 Richmond St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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1045 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

1045 River

1037-1045 River StHyde Park, MA 02136
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480 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

480 Norfolk

480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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Ledgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126

Mattapan Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mattapan Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mattapan Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Stony Brook Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Mattapan Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$1,900
Adams VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,005
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,075
Parkside on AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 17 Bow St Model at 17 Bow St, Unit 14 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Brush Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mattapan Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
17 Bow St, Unit 1417 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.25
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
1213 Adams St, Unit #31213 Adams St2BR,1BA$0.28
21 Stellman Rd, Unit 321 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
62 Carruth St, Unit 62 Carruth St62 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
1850 Dorchester Ave, Unit 11850 Dorchester Ave2BR,2BA$0.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mattapan Square, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mattapan Square Neighborhood in Mattapan, MA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mattapan Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mattapan Square is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?

The cheapest apartment in Mattapan Square is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Mattapan Square costs $5,316.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mattapan Square?

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 28 regular apartments in Mattapan Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mattapan Square?

Cheap apartments in Mattapan Square have an average cost of $298 which is $5,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan Square.

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