Apartments for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (3,606 Rentals)

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #89

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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South Boston, Boston, MA

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Best Local Schools in
South Boston, Boston, MA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young ones? this section of town is known as a leading residential submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something they look for when they rent. South Boston is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential submarket has now become known as one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area has emerged as amongst the finest submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the South Boston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 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 South Boston

How much are Studio apartments in South Boston?

There are currently 276 Studio Apartments in South Boston with rent ranges from $1,713 to $13,000 with an average price of $3,121.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Boston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Boston ranges from $1,500 to $10,844 with an average monthly rent of $3,561.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Boston range from $2,100 to $15,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,137.

How expensive are South Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,094 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,255 to $22,510 - averaging $4,289 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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