
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA from $1,000 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Centre South area of Roslindale.


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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft, Unit Loft

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267 Park St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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35 Danforth St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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1459-1461 VFW Pky

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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Willets Landing

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Centre South, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centre South?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre South Studio Apartments | $2,502 | $1,500 | $4,220 |
| Centre South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,275 | $5,035 |
| Centre South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,819 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Centre South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,936 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Centre South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Centre South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,893 | $3,600 | $5,850 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 1 Bed unit found at Parkway 1208 priced from $1,790. Stony Brook Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Centre South apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Ridgecrest Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Centre Street Apartments, 1799 | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.36 price per square foot 8 Olmstead St Model at 8 Olmstead St in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 151 Forest Hills St Model at 151 Forest Hills St starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Olmstead St | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 151 Forest Hills St | 151 Forest Hills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 16 Rossmore Rd | 16 Rossmore Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 8 Olmstead St, Unit #2 | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 30 Mount Hope St, Unit 2 | 30 Mount Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 156 Russett Rd, Unit a | 156 Russett Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.30 |
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 $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centre South?
The cheapest apartment in Centre South is Parkway 1208 which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Centre South costs $6,000.
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 17 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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