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property at 10 Norton St

10 Norton St

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property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

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property at 35 Newport St

35 Newport St

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property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

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property at 4 Vine Ave

4 Vine Ave

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property at 19 Harvest St

19 Harvest St

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property at 41 Dorr St

41 Dorr St

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property at 195 Hancock St

195 Hancock St

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property at 48 Dudley St

48 Dudley St

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property at 57 Pleasant St

57 Pleasant St

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property at 240 Silver St

240 Silver St

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property at 595 E 4th St

595 E 4th St

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property at 88 Glen St

88 Glen St

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property at 5 Dixfield St

5 Dixfield St

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property at 114 Boston St

114 Boston St

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property at 50 Dudley St

50 Dudley St

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property at 90 Mt Vernon St

90 Mt Vernon St

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property at 36 N Bennet

36 N Bennet

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property at 33 Howell St

33 Howell St

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property at 19 Putnam Ave

19 Putnam Ave

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property at 33 N Margin St

33 N Margin St

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property at 21 Boston St

21 Boston St

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property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St

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South Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Boston, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,800
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,964

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

As of March 21, 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
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 58 anderson unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
65 Anderson St, Unit anderson street 265 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
97 Cottage St, Unit #A97 Cottage StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 8282 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $29,560. There are also 3475 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $825 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Boston ranges from $825 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Boston range from $1,250 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

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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.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.