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

35 Howell St

35 Newport St

52 Crescent Ave

106 Beacon St

19 Harvest St

195 Hancock St

29 Spring Garden St

57 Pleasant St
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240 Silver St

286 Bowen St

595 E 4th St

88 Glen St

5 Dixfield St

114 Boston St

90 Mt Vernon St

33 Howell St

50 Columbus Ave

102 Tyler St

22 Humphreys St, Unit 4

21 Boston St

2 Melrose St

267 Bolton St

32 Newbury St, Unit Newbury St #1

97 Broadway

269 Bolton St, Unit 2A

269 Bolton St, Unit 1

501 E Broadway, Unit 3

505 E Broadway, Unit 3

501 E Broadway

1 Johnny Ct, Unit 2
South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Boston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,099 | $1,775 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,307 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,879 | $825 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,504 | $975 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,982 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,700 | $6,700 | $6,700 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,964 |
SoWa Boston | 460 Harrison Ave - Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2 | 385 Dorchester St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
76 Essex St, Unit 41 | 76 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
18 Eastman St, Unit 3 | 18 Eastman St | 4BR,1BA | $0.25 |
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 61 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1 | 171 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
94 Appleton St, Unit 1 | 94 Appleton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
69 Park Dr | 69 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
55 Wayland St, Unit B | 55 Wayland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
168 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 168 Beacon St | 1BR,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.
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