Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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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
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$1,999
Adams VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,005
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.15 price per square foot 138 Centre St Model at 138 Centre St, Unit 1-1 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the South Dorchester 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.
138 Centre St, Unit 1-1138 Centre St1BR,2BA$0.15
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3311 Hyde Park Ave2BR,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
21 Stellman Rd, Unit 321 Stellman Rd2BR,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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mattapan Square, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #61

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

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 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 $2,199.

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

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