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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
84 Chandler St
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679 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
16 Magazine St
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375 Dorchester St
375 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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382 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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151 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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80 Pleasant St, Unit #B
80 Pleasant StBoston, MA 02125
853 Harrison Ave
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160 E Berkeley StBoston, MA 02118
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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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21 Sudan StDorchester, MA 02125
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36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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65 E Cottage 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 | $2,951 | $1,737 | $9,265 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $1,934 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,741 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,798 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,335 | $4,000 | $7,800 |
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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 Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,737. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,818. 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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| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 7INK | Century | 4BR,2BA | $1,818 |
| 75 Willow | 5 - SD | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.29 price per square foot 39 Charles St Model at 39 Charles St, Unit 4 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 102 Buttonwood St Model at 102 Buttonwood St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Charles St, Unit 4 | 39 Charles St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 102 Buttonwood St, Unit 1 | 102 Buttonwood St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 19 Eastman St, Unit 2 | 19 Eastman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 679 Massachusetts Ave | 679 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 26 Taft St | 26 Taft St | 3BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 65 Preble St | 65 Preble St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 9 Yarmouth St, Unit P2 | 9 Yarmouth St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 517 E Broadway, Unit 2 | 517 E Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Boston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Boston is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,737.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $2,350 at The Cara.
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