Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (51 Rentals)

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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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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

55 Harvard AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,175
The Frances at Ashmont Flats12Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan Square, MA

As of June 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
230 Fuller St, Unit A230 Fuller St4BR,2BA$0.32
11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 311 Saint Marks Rd3BR,1BA$0.28
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3311 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mattapan Square, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #57

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 $2,200.

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 $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 17 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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