Cheap Homes for Rent in Centre South Neighborhood of Roslindale, MA from $700 (29 Rentals)

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13 Spalding St, Unit 1

13 Spalding St
BostonMA02130

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property at 27 Dixwell St

27 Dixwell St

BostonMA02119
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6 Spalding St

LowellMA01854
property at 222 South St

222 South St

BostonMA02130

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property at 216C South St

216C South St

BostonMA02130
property at 116 Spring St

116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

760 Cummins Hwy, Unit 4

760 Cummins Hwy
BostonMA02126

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21 Wenham St, Unit 3

21 Wenham St
BostonMA02130

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 $1,725. 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 VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,777
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centre South area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Centre South apartment is the 465 Arborway Model at 465 Arborway, Unit 13 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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.
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
465 Arborway, Unit 13465 Arborway2BR,1BA$0.30
22 School St, Unit 122 School St2BR,1BA$0.28
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
8 Olmstead St, Unit #28 Olmstead St3BR,1BA$0.30
52 Boylston St52 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.21
80 Gardner St, Unit 6B80 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.23
19 Rockview St, Unit 1R19 Rockview St1BR,1BA$0.25
330 Newton St, Unit c330 Newton St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
45 School St, Unit #345 School St3BR,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Centre South, Roslindale, MA

Ranked #73

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Centre South

What type of rentals are currently available in Centre South?

There are currently 759 Apartments for Rent in Centre South, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,780. There are also 420 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centre South ranging from $760 to $14,750.

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 $760 to $14,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,136.

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 $1,000 to $8,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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