
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)
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The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

Baker Chocolate Factory

Imprint

80 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave 2

25 Harley St

51 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave

Peninsula Apartments

59 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave 2

MetroMark

899 Washington St

21 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 201

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

710 Metropolitan Ave

836 Canterbury St, Unit 2L

1000 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 | $2,659 | $1,659 | $5,079 |
Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $2,000 | $7,391 |
Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $2,295 | $6,941 |
Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $2,450 | $5,899 |
Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 25 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 Imprint priced from $1,900. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,075. 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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Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
430 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Peninsula Apartments | Lobster Shell | Studio,1BA | $2,214 |
SoMa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
MetroMark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,286 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $2.17 price per square foot 27 Ormond St Model at 27 Ormond St, Unit #1 27 Ormond St. in the in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 39 Oakwood St Model at 39 Oakwood St, Unit #2 39 Oakwood St starting at $3,500 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the South Dorchester 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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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 |
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 |
10 Fabyan St, Unit 2 | 10 Fabyan St | 4BR,1BA | $2.38 |
82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
156 Callender St, Unit 1 | 156 Callender St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
897 Canterbury St | 897 Canterbury St | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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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?
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- 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 $2,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 430 River which is listed at $2,075, 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 2,724 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 $631 which is $4,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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