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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (16 Rentals)
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from $1,995Studio Apartment Available Aug 1
80 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave 2
80 Wood AveBoston, MA 02136
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from $2,050Studio Apartment Available Jun 1
51 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave
51 Wood AveBoston, MA 02136
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48 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave
48 Wood AveBoston, MA 02136
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from $2,050Studio Apartment Available Jun 1
71 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock abe 7
71 Wood AveBoston, MA 02136
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from $1,483Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
55 Harvard AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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from $1,9001 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Canterbury Place
950 Canterbury StRoslindale, MA 02131
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from $1,9751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
9 Carol Cir
9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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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
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from $2,095Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside on Adams
4236 Washington StRoslindale, MA 02131
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The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)
249 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,108 | $1,483 | $2,473 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,752 | $3,238 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $1,777 | $3,587 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $2,450 | $4,425 |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $3,500 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Stony Brook Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
| Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 430 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Parkside on Adams | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.37 price per square foot 81 Ballou Ave Model at 81 Ballou Ave in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 27 Ormond St Model at 27 Ormond St, Unit #1 27 Ormond St. starting at $4,000 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Mattapan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 81 Ballou Ave | 81 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.37 |
| 27 Ormond St, Unit #1 27 Ormond St. | 27 Ormond St | 4BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 39 Oakwood St, Unit #2 39 Oakwood St | 39 Oakwood St | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 82 Ballou Ave, Unit #1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 156 Callender St, Unit 1 | 156 Callender St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Grove at Olmsted Green | Two Bedroom Townhouse - Market Rate | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
| Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Mattapan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Mattapan is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $5,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Mattapan?
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 604 regular apartments in Southern Mattapan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southern Mattapan?
Cheap apartments in Southern Mattapan have an average cost of $376 which is $5,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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