
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (109 Rentals)
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33-35 Howell St

35 Howell St

11 Elder St

35 Catawba St

368 Park St

19 Harvest St

35 Newport St

52 Crescent Ave

22 Humphreys St

7-9 Meridian St
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33 Howell St

29 Spring Garden St

48 Dudley St

4 Vine Ave

41 Dorr St

195 Hancock St

240 Silver St

23 Granite St

57 Pleasant St

88 Glen St

50 Dudley St

25 Howe St

114 Boston St

5 Dixfield St

595 E 4th

90 Mt Vernon St

595 E 4th St

286 Bowen St

19 Putnam Ave

36 N Bennet

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Boylston St, 40

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

118 Marlborough St, Unit 1F

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

186 Maverick St, Unit Furnished Unit

100 Washington St, Unit 1-A

102 Tyler St

248 Newbury St

621 E 8th St

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South Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,851 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,996 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,572 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,994 | $825 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,723 | $965 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,579 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA and Nearby
As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.19 price per square foot 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B | 679 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
73 Westland Ave | 73 Westland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
246 Beacon St, Unit BF | 246 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
487 E Broadway, Unit #4 | 487 E Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
22 Humphreys St, Unit 1 | 22 Humphreys St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
673 E Broadway, Unit 3 | 673 E Broadway | 1BR,2BA | $0.16 |
6 Water St, Unit 4 | 6 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
6 Water St, Unit 4 | 6 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
6 Water St, Unit 4 | 6 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
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Getting Around South Boston, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Boston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Boston is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston is starting from $1,625 at .
What is the most affordable South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,879.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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