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South Boston, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.18 price per square foot 60 Huntington Ave Model at 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 60 Huntington Ave Model at 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 starting at $1,825 with a $0.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Hull St, Unit 728 Hull St1BR,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.