
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $814 (16 Rentals)
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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1

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28 Old Morton St, Unit Shared 2 bedroom
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

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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 | $2,270 | $1,483 | $2,950 |
| Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $900 | $3,620 |
| Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,600 | $4,283 |
| Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $1,050 | $4,500 |
| Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,611 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA.
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Cheapest Available Mattapan Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mattapan Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Stony Brook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Mattapan Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,483 |
| Stony Brook | A1-60 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,825 |
| 85 Tennis | 1BR | 1BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| Morton Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,975 |
| Adams Village | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.25 price per square foot 74 Bailey St Model at 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mattapan Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.26 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 548 Washington St, Unit 3db | 548 Washington St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.32 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.26 |
| 876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.34 |
| 55 Gordon Ave, Unit #2 | 55 Gordon Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.34 |
| 15 Dana Ave, Unit #6 | 15 Dana Ave | 2BR, 2BA | $0.33 |
| 29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1 | 29 Tremlett St | 4BR, 1.5BA | $0.52 |
| 64 Stockton St, Unit 1 | 64 Stockton St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.90 |
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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 $2,900.
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 18 regular apartments in Mattapan Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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