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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,970 | $1,737 | $9,649 |
South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $1,105 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $1,659 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,709 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $4,100 | $8,500 |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,881 | $5,400 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Boston is under $2,294.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boston?
The cheapest apartment in South Boston is 21 Sudan St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $7,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Boston?
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 61 regular apartments in South Boston 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 South Boston?
Cheap apartments in South Boston have an average cost of $403 which is $6,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.
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