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property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd

Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

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33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

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Centre South, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 $1,650. 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$1,650
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.24 price per square foot 51 Grove St Model at 51 Grove St, Unit A in the in the Woodland Heath neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 461 Arborway Model at 461 Arborway, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 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.
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
461 Arborway, Unit 2461 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.25
6 Woodlawn St, Unit 36 Woodlawn St2BR,1BA$0.25
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
8 Woodside Ave, Unit 18 Woodside Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.31
16 Rossmore Rd, Unit 316 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.32
16 Rossmore Rd, Unit 316 Rossmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Centre South

What type of rentals are currently available in Centre South?

There are currently 1129 Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,015 to $14,034. There are also 675 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centre South ranging from $875 to $40,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Centre South ranges from $875 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,957.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Centre South range from $2,600 to $14,034, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $8,370. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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