Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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Ledgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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The Elaine
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elaine

422 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Mattapan, MA is a Studio unit found at Imprint priced from $2,099. SoMa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ImprintS4Studio,1BA$2,099
SoMaA11BR,1BA$2,225
The Frances at Ashmont Flats02Studio,1BA$2,300
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
MetroMarkStudioStudio,1BA$2,371

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of April 17, 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
10 Fabyan St, Unit 210 Fabyan St4BR,1BA$2.38
10 Fabyan St, Unit 210 Fabyan St4BR,1BA$2.38
10 Fabyan St, Unit #210 Fabyan St4BR,1BA$2.38
10 Fabyan St, Unit #210 Fabyan St4BR,1BA$2.38
10 Fabyan St, Unit 210 Fabyan St4BR,1BA$2.38
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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Getting Around the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood in Mattapan, MA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 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 $2,371.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is SoMa which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $5,382.

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