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409 Dudley St

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27-37 Bakersfield St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Bakersfield St

27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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202 H Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

202 H Street

202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127
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385 Dorchester St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

385 Dorchester St

381-385 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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11 Marlborough St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Phillips Brooks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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The Meeting House
Studio Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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200 Hancock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Hancock St

200 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,539
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.25 price per square foot 18 Eastman St Model at 18 Eastman St, Unit 3 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 61 Crescent Ave Model at 61 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,1BA$0.25
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 161 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$0.25
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
842 Dorchester Ave, Unit BL842 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #90

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
South Boston, Boston, MA

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Getting Around the South Boston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 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 43 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 $118 which is $6,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boston.

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