
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southern Mattapan area of Mattapan.


The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

Imprint

21 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 201

Baker Chocolate Factory

8 Hallowell St
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1000 River St

Rozzie

156 Callender St, Unit 1

836 Canterbury St, Unit #2L

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

897 Canterbury St, Unit 897

810 American Legion Hwy

23 Rock View Rd, Unit “Little House

30 Codman St
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58 River St
Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,734 | $1,300 | $6,354 |
Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $2,247 | $7,947 |
Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $2,400 | $7,822 |
Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $2,450 | $5,899 |
Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,224 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Neponset Landing | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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10 Fabyan St, Unit 2 | 10 Fabyan St | 4BR,1BA | $2.38 |
10 Fabyan St, Unit #2 | 10 Fabyan St | 4BR,1BA | $2.38 |
10 Fabyan St, Unit #2 | 10 Fabyan St | 4BR,1BA | $2.38 |
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $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 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 234 | 234 Blue Hill Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
156 Callender St, Unit 1 | 156 Callender St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,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
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 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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