Cheap Homes for Rent in South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

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property at 35 Newport St

35 Newport St

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property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

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property at 19 Harvest St

19 Harvest St

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property at 195 Hancock St

195 Hancock St

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property at 57 Pleasant St

57 Pleasant St

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

property at 240 Silver St

240 Silver St

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property at 595 E 4th St

595 E 4th St

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property at 88 Glen St

88 Glen St

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property at 5 Dixfield St

5 Dixfield St

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property at 114 Boston St

114 Boston St

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property at 90 Mt Vernon St

90 Mt Vernon St

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property at 33 Howell St

33 Howell St

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property at 21 Boston St

21 Boston St

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property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St

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property at 501 E Broadway

501 E Broadway

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property at 1 Johnny Ct

1 Johnny Ct, Unit 2

1 Johnny Ct
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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of March 22, 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
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 161 Crescent Ave3BR,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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 3896 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $29,560. There are also 1467 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $825 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Boston ranges from $825 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,307.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Boston range from $1,250 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

Expert Rental Resources

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.