
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA from $900 (27 Rentals)
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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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Egleston Crossing

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6 St Mark St, Unit A

Stony Brook Village
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20 Kenton Rd

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125 Edgemere Rd, Unit 109

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216 South St, Unit B

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123 Belgrade Ave, Unit three
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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

53 Archdale Rd

5 Brown

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

Ridgecrest Village
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

Parkway 1208

10 Thorn

Stony Brook Commons

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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centre South?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Centre South Studio Apartments | $2,332 | $1,500 | $3,810 |
| Centre South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $925 | $4,235 |
| Centre South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,000 | $9,780 |
| Centre South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $1,000 | $8,475 |
| Centre South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $2,800 | $6,950 |
| Centre South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,197 | $3,600 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Ridgecrest Village | Studio/1 Bath with Full Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,751 |
| Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,777 |
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| 10 Thorn | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA
As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.34 price per square foot 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Mount Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centre South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 151 Forest Hills St, Unit 2 | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 8 Olmstead St, Unit #2 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 52 Boylston St | 52 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 80 Gardner St, Unit 6B | 80 Gardner St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 19 Rockview St, Unit 1R | 19 Rockview St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 45 School St, Unit #3 | 45 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 45 School St, Unit 3 | 45 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentre South, Roslindale, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centre South?
The cheapest apartment in Centre South is Fairlawn Estates at the T which is listed at $1,751, while the average apartment in Centre South costs $5,900.
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 31 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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