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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
MetroMarkStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$1,999
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$1,999
Adams VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of April 09, 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 Bedroom 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 Bedroom 1138 Centre St1BR,1BA$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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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattapan Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Mattapan Square?

There are currently 786 Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,680. There are also 335 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mattapan Square ranging from $1,350 to $8,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mattapan Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mattapan Square ranges from $1,350 to $8,475 with an average monthly rent of $3,587.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mattapan Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mattapan Square range from $1,150 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,933. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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