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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,500
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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4 Woodville Ter, Unit Unit 3
4 Woodville TerBoston, MA 02119
928 Dorchester Ave
BostonMA02125
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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1086 Dorchester Ave
BostonMA02125
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
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 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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89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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The Andi
4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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157 Dorchester St, Unit 18
157 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
14 Pompeii St
BostonMA02119
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Peninsula Apartments
401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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114 W 8th St, Unit 2
114 W 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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20 Howell St, Unit #1
20 Howell StBoston, MA 02125
692 Columbia Rd
BostonMA02125
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407 Dudley St, Unit 1
407 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
14 Isabella St
BostonMA02116
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25 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02125
120 Kingston St
BostonMA02111
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20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 603
20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
377 Dorchester St
BostonMA02127
25 Woodville St
BostonMA02119
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26 Fayette St, Unit 1
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Fayette St, Unit 1
25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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140 D St
140 D StBoston, MA 02127
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235 Savin Hill Ave
BostonMA02125
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24 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
24 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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 | $2,866 | $1,650 | $8,267 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,530 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,085 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,483 | $1,534 | $8,900 |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,775 | $3,500 | $9,182 |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,051 | $6,000 | $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 $1,411. Boylston St, 40 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. 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 | Harrington | 3BR,2BA | $1,411 |
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 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 January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 20 Howell St Model at 20 Howell St, Unit #1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 20 Howell St, Unit #1 | 20 Howell St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 25 Fayette St, Unit 1 | 25 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 20 Fayette St | 20 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 10 Wave Ave, Unit #3 | 10 Wave Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 933 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3 | 933 Dorchester Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 18 Eastman St, Unit 3 | 18 Eastman St | 4BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 1 | 1084 Dorchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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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 Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $6,650.
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 $349 which is $6,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.
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