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38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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13 Tuckerman St
13 Tuckerman StBoston, MA 02127
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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13 Tuckerman StBoston, MA 02127
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19 Downer AveBoston, MA 02125
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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86 Marine Rd
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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52 River St, Unit B
52 River StBoston, MA 02108
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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3 Chamblet St
3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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134 Chestnut St, Unit 6
134 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02108
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501 E Broadway
501 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
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501 E Broadway
501 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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8 G StBoston, MA 02127
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117 Beacon St
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
37 Blue Hill Ave
BostonMA02119
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27 Temple Pl, Unit 501
27 Temple PlBoston, MA 02111
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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27-37 Bakersfield St
27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127
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9 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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1200 Massachusetts Ave
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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65 E Cottage StDorchester, MA 02125
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5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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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 | $2,883 | $1,600 | $9,803 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,172 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,134 | $1,525 | $9,556 |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,644 | $5,400 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,572. 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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| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,572 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St, Unit 75 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District 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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| 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 |
| 38 Crescent Ave | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
| 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 |
| 26 Taft St, Unit 3 | 26 Taft St | 3BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 22 Howell St | 22 Howell St | 3BR,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 $1,713.
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 $6,440.
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 93 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 $270 which is $6,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.
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