Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (69 Rentals)

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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Boston area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,713. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,964. Here are the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,964
SoWa Boston460 Harrison Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The CaraStudiosStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.24 price per square foot 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 385 Dorchester St Model at 385 Dorchester St, Unit B2 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the West Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2385 Dorchester St1BR,1BA$0.23
76 Essex St, Unit 4176 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.25
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,1BA$0.25
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
69 Park Dr69 Park Dr1BR,1BA$0.25
55 Wayland St, Unit B55 Wayland St1BR,1BA$0.22
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
85 A St, Unit 285 A St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #91

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
South Boston, Boston, MA

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South Boston, Boston, MA

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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 Cheap South Boston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Boston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Boston is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boston?

The cheapest apartment in South Boston is which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $7,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Boston?

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 933 regular apartments in South Boston 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 South Boston?

Cheap apartments in South Boston have an average cost of $126 which is $6,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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