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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 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 487 E Broadway Model at 487 E Broadway, Unit #4 in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,995. 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.
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.20
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
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2385 Dorchester St1BR,1BA$0.23
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
85 A St, Unit 285 A St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 3902 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $21,000. There are also 1889 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $1,990 to $42,000.

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 $1,990 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,065.

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 $1,000 to $21,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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

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