
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Mattapan Square Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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 | $2,439 | $1,300 | $3,535 |
Mattapan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $870 | $7,476 |
Mattapan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $1,777 | $7,800 |
Mattapan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $1,100 | $6,000 |
Mattapan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,684 | $900 | $5,300 |
Mattapan Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $1,225 | $6,800 |
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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 The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,483, 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 39 regular apartments in Mattapan Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mattapan Square?
Cheap apartments in Mattapan Square have an average cost of $236 which is $5,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan Square.
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