Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (26 Rentals)
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Canterbury Place

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Mattapan Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mattapan Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mattapan Square Studio Apartments | $2,314 | $1,483 | $3,100 |
Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $900 | $3,750 |
Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $1,777 | $5,200 |
Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $2,995 | $5,300 |
Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,590 | $1,250 | $6,800 |
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There are currently 26 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 Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Mattapan Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
480 Norfolk | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
430 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
1045 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA
As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.32 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St, Unit A in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 11 Saint Marks Rd Model at 11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 3 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. 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. |
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230 Fuller St, Unit A | 230 Fuller St | 4BR,2BA | $0.32 |
11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 3 | 11 Saint Marks Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
27 Allston St, Unit 1 | 27 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
39 Austin St, Unit 104 | 39 Austin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3 | 311 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
876 Adams St, Unit 1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
44 Floyd St, Unit #3 | 44 Floyd St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMattapan Square, Mattapan, MA
Ranked #59
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Mattapan Square Neighborhood in Mattapan, MA
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?
The cheapest apartment in Mattapan Square is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Mattapan Square costs $5,000.
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 40 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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