Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)

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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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SoMa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoMa

15 Bismarck StMattapan, MA 02126
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760 Cummins Hwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

760 Cummins Hwy

760 Cummins HwyMattapan, MA 02126

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58 River St

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491 Huntington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

491 Huntington Ave

491-495 Huntington AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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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 The Frances at Ashmont Flats priced from $2,200. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,224. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Frances at Ashmont Flats12Studio,1BA$2,200
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,224
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
Neponset LandingA1A1BR,1BA$2,399
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $2.38 price per square foot 10 Fabyan St Model at 10 Fabyan St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellington Hill neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 10 Fabyan St Model at 10 Fabyan St, Unit #2 starting at $3,800 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Wellington Hill 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.
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
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 182 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
82 Ballou Ave, Unit #182 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 234234 Blue Hill Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
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

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 $2,475.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is Morton Village which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $6,141.

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 24 regular apartments in Southern Mattapan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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