Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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property at 11 Bailey St

$1,125

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$1,125

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

11 Bailey St

BostonMA02124

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property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$1,800

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$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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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. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2,100
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219
The RozzieA1C1BR,1BA$2,333
70 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mattapan Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Mattapan Square apartment is the 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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.
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
26 Babson St, Unit 126 Babson St3BR,1BA$1.65
187 Glenway St, Unit 3 Bedroom187 Glenway St3BR,1BA$1.88
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 217 Hiawatha Rd3BR,1BA$1.92
196 Reservation Rd, Unit 2196 Reservation Rd2BR,1BA$2.04
2187 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2187 Dorchester Ave, Apt 12187 Dorchester Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
20 Sutton St, Unit #220 Sutton St4BR,1BA$1.40
32 Stellman Rd, Unit 232 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$2.50

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Mattapan Square, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $2,385.

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 $5,500.

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.

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