Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $800 (35 Rentals)

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49 Walk Hill St

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1220 Adams St

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Treadmark 2.0
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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The Levedo Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Levedo Building

241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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605 Truman Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

605 Truman Hwy

605 Truman HwyHyde Park, MA 02136
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80 Richmond St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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Mattapan Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

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. Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,530. Here are the most affordable Mattapan Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Logan Square Residences - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,530
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.28 price per square foot 11 Saint Marks Rd Model at 11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 3 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 27 Allston St Model at 27 Allston St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 311 Saint Marks Rd3BR,1BA$0.28
27 Allston St, Unit 127 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.25
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
21 Stellman Rd, Unit #321 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
265 Park St, Unit 1265 Park St2BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mattapan Square, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Mattapan, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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 $2,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan Square?

The cheapest apartment in Mattapan Square is Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Mattapan Square costs $6,141.

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 33 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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