Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (177 Rentals)

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South End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Flats on WestlandS1Studio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.22 price per square foot 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, Unit 101 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
45 Hemenway St, Unit 10145 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
30 Edgerly Rd30 Edgerly RdStudio ,1BA$0.23
243 W Newton St, Unit 4243 W Newton StStudio ,1BA$0.23
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
South End Boston, Boston, MA

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Best Local Schools in
South End Boston, Boston, MA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South End Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South End Boston is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Boston Apartment is $2,150 at 57 Westland Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End Boston is starting from $2,650 at .

What is the most affordable South End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,895.

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