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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,834 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,249 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,736 | $1,444 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,513 | $3,825 | $9,000 |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,682 | $5,400 | $9,600 |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Boston area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 21 Sudan St priced from $1,350. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,417. Here are the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 21 Sudan St | Shared Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 7INK | Harrington ADA | 3BR,2BA | $1,417 |
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 21 Mount Vernon Sq Model at 21 Mount Vernon Sq in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 26 Taft St Model at 26 Taft St starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Columbia Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 21 Mount Vernon Sq | 21 Mount Vernon Sq | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 26 Taft St | 26 Taft St | 3BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 846 Dorchester Ave, Unit #3 | 846 Dorchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 10 Wave Ave, Unit #3 | 10 Wave Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 73 Hudson St, Unit 3 | 73 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 74 Romsey St, Unit #2 | 74 Romsey St | 3BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 89A Hudson St | 89A Hudson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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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 $1,517.
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 $6,500.
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 79 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 $410 which is $6,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.
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