
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $840 (20 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mattapan Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapan Square Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $1,483 | $2,682 |
Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $840 | $4,473 |
| Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,951 | $4,500 |
| Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $1,400 | $5,200 |
| Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,271 | $4,633 | $7,175 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mattapan Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mattapan Square is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?
The cheapest apartment in Mattapan Square is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Mattapan Square costs $2,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mattapan Square?
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 5 regular apartments in Mattapan Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mattapan Square?
Cheap apartments in Mattapan Square have an average cost of $658 which is $2,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan Square.
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