
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Field South Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats

156 Callender St, Unit 1

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Franklin Field South, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Field South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Field South Studio Apartments | $2,552 | $2,200 | $3,290 |
Franklin Field South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $1,800 | $7,400 |
Franklin Field South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $2,500 | $5,155 |
Franklin Field South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,544 | $2,450 | $5,400 |
Franklin Field South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $950 | $7,600 |
Franklin Field South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,462 | $4,200 | $7,375 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franklin Field South Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Franklin Field South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Field South area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Frances at Ashmont Flats priced from $2,200. Velo Forest Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,390. Here are the most affordable Franklin Field South apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Velo Forest Hills Apartments | S5 - S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,390 |
Dot Block | DN_A-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,615 |
Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Field South, MA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Field South area is the $0.37 price per square foot 81 Ballou Ave Model at 81 Ballou Ave in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Franklin Field South apartment is the 22 Abbot St Model at 22 Abbot St, Unit 1 starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Franklin Field North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Field South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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81 Ballou Ave | 81 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.37 |
22 Abbot St, Unit 1 | 22 Abbot St | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
609 Morton St, Unit 609 Morton St 3rd Fl | 609 Morton St | 4BR,1BA | $2.41 |
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
6 Kingsdale St | 6 Kingsdale St | 3BR,1BA | $2.66 |
63 Stanton St, Unit 2 | 63 Stanton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
156 Callender St, Unit 1 | 156 Callender St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
148 Talbot Ave | 148 Talbot Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin Field South, Boston, MA
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Franklin Field South, Boston, MA
Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary School
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Getting Around the Franklin Field South Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Field South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Field South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin Field South is under $3,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Field South?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Field South is The Frances at Ashmont Flats which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Franklin Field South costs $7,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Field 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 30 regular apartments in Franklin Field South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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