Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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property at 76 Stonley Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130

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property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$1,800

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$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
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57 Broadlawn Park, Unit 19B
$1,800
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$1,800

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

57 Broadlawn Park, Unit 19B

57 Broadlawn ParkBoston College, MA 02467
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Parkway 1208
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway 1208

1208D Vfw PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Belgrade Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belgrade Place

446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Ledgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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9 Carol Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Cheapest Available Centre South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centre South area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Ridgecrest Village priced from $1,650. 1459-1461 VFW Pky has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Centre South apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgecrest VillageStudio/1 Bath with Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,650
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,867
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.35 price per square foot 220 South St Model at 220 South St, Unit 2 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St starting at $3,550 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centre South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 South St, Unit 2220 South St3BR,1BA$0.35
8 Olmstead St8 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.36
14 Lourdes Ave, Unit 214 Lourdes Ave3BR,1BA$0.36
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
43 Hackensack Rd, Unit 143 Hackensack Rd5BR,2.5BA$0.36
41 Boylston St, Unit 60241 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.30
16 Rossmore Rd16 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.32
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centre South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Centre South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centre South is under $2,219.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centre South?

The cheapest apartment in Centre South is 1459-1461 VFW Pky which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Centre South costs $5,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centre South?

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 20 regular apartments in Centre South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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