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Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Village priced from $1,752. 480 Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
480 Norfolk1BR1BR,1BA$1,995
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$1,999
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,032
SoMaA11BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.50 price per square foot 243 W Selden St Model at 243 W Selden St, Unit 2 in the in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 46 Wildwood St Model at 46 Wildwood St, Unit 1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
243 W Selden St, Unit 2243 W Selden St5BR,2BA$0.50
46 Wildwood St, Unit 146 Wildwood St3BR,1BA$0.34
27 Ormond St, Unit #1 27 Ormond St.27 Ormond St4BR,1BA$2.17
39 Oakwood St, Unit #2 39 Oakwood St39 Oakwood St4BR,2BA$2.06
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 182 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
124 Selden St, Unit 3124 Selden St3BR,1BA$2.07
156 Callender St, Unit 1156 Callender St3BR,1BA$2.23
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 189 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $5,382. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $1,800 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southern Mattapan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southern Mattapan ranges from $1,800 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,334.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southern Mattapan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southern Mattapan range from $2,343 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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