Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (120 Rentals)
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248 Newbury St

774 Columbia Rd

36 Emerson St

60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103

60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103

245 Beacon St

22 Humphreys St, Unit 4

22 Humphreys St, Unit #4

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349 W 4th St

305 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 1

280 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

349 Dudley St

61 Gates St

58 Anderson St, Unit anderson street

28 Saint Stephen St, Unit 24

Imprint

728 E 2nd St
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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Cheap South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,889 | $1,713 | $10,000+ |
Cheap South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Cheap South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,533 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Cheap South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,048 | $975 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,707 | $925 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,501 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,713. 125 WARREN in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
246 Beacon St, Unit BF | 246 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
73 Westland Ave | 73 Westland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
58 Anderson St, Unit 8 | 58 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
65 Anderson St, Unit anderson street 2 | 65 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
58 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 58 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
307 Beacon St, Unit 8 | 307 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
60 Prince St, Unit 9 | 60 Prince St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
95 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 95 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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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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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 $1,800 at 125 WARREN.
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 $1,900 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 $1,964.
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