
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $800 (30 Rentals)
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

108 Wilmington Ave

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1201 River St

59-69-69 Msgr Patrick J Lydon Way

466 River St
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24 Cornell St

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1140 River St, Unit 1

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230 Fuller St

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

116 River St

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213 Dana Ave, Unit 1

363 Adams St
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837 River St

837 River St

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

The Levedo Building

Treadmark 2.0

Latin Academy I

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
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Fairlawn Estates at the T

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1943 DOT Ave

58 Greendale Rd

Talbot Bernard Homes

New Girls Latin Academy

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

605 Truman Hwy
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80 Richmond St.

498 Norfolk
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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 | $2,227 | $1,100 | $3,100 |
| Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,300 | $3,565 |
| Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,951 | $7,530 |
| Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $2,400 | $7,666 |
| Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,982 | $2,750 | $5,700 |
| Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,643 | $1,250 | $8,200 |
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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. 498 Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. 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 |
| 498 Norfolk | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Adams Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,055 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA
As of March 14, 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 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 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Mount Hope 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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| 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 |
| 39 Austin St, Unit 104 | 39 Austin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3 | 233 Huntington Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.42 |
| 25 Austin St, Unit 301 | 25 Austin St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 | 15 Centervale Park | 5BR,2BA | $0.13 |
| 111 Florida St | 111 Florida St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 $8,500.
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 15 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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