Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (112 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 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here are the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of April 11, 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 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2385 Dorchester St1BR,1BA$0.23
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
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
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #93

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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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 $1,914.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Boston is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $7,100.

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