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424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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27 Woodward St, Unit 3
27 Woodward StBoston, MA 02127
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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110 Old Harbor St
BostonMA02127
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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BostonMA02119
349 Dudley St
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide
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 | $2,874 | $1,713 | $7,751 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,279 | $1,534 | $8,900 |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,372 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,775 | $4,875 | $8,710 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,445. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. 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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| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,445 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
| The Cara | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.26 price per square foot 14 Elder St Model at 14 Elder St, Unit 3 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 933 Dorchester Ave Model at 933 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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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| 14 Elder St, Unit 3 | 14 Elder St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 933 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3 | 933 Dorchester Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 10 Wave Ave, Unit 3 | 10 Wave Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 18 Eastman St, Unit 3 | 18 Eastman St | 4BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 1 | 1084 Dorchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 25 Woodward St, Unit 3 | 25 Woodward St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 93 George St, Unit 1 | 93 George St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 63 Middle St, Unit 3 | 63 Middle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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86 / 100
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Most errands can be accomplished on foot
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71 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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65 / 100
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boston?
The cheapest apartment in South Boston is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,145, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $6,600.
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 133 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 $390 which is $6,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.
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