
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)
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4049 Washington St, Unit 1BR

49 Walk Hill St

68 Butler St

136 Wrentham St

25 Harley St

763 Truman Pkwy, Unit 3

51 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave
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1142 River St

1144 River St

4012 Washington St, Unit 1

96 Millet St

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Baker Chocolate Factory

Canterbury Place

Imprint

Adams Village

Parkside on Adams

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)
Mattapan Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mattapan Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mattapan Square Studio Apartments | $2,415 | $1,100 | $3,640 |
Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,100 | $7,408 |
Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,159 | $1,777 | $6,878 |
Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $2,450 | $5,000 |
Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,262 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,137 | $4,200 | $6,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Adams Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,005 |
430 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Parkside on Adams | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
17 Bow St, Unit 14 | 17 Bow St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
1213 Adams St, Unit #3 | 1213 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
21 Stellman Rd, Unit 3 | 21 Stellman Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
62 Carruth St, Unit 62 Carruth St | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
62 Carruth St, Unit #2 | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
1850 Dorchester Ave, Unit 1 | 1850 Dorchester Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMattapan Square, Mattapan, MA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 $2,095.
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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