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South End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End 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 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,914. Here are the most affordable South End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,914
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 73 Westland Ave Model at 73 Westland Ave starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Hemenway St, Unit #949 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.23
30 Edgerly Rd30 Edgerly RdStudio ,1BA$0.23
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-555 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
55 Huntington Ave, Unit 59-555 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
1111 Boylston St, Unit 391111 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #80

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the South End Boston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

93 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 End Boston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South End Boston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End Boston is under $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in South End Boston is 57 Westland Ave which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $9,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End 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 4 regular apartments in South End Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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