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67 Stanley St, Unit 1
67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)
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$1,200
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$1,200
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27 Woodward St, Unit 3
27 Woodward StBoston, MA 02127
114 Pleasant St
BostonMA02125
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$1,737 - $2,026
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,800 - $3,700
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$1,800 - $3,700
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105 Buttonwood St
105 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
928 Dorchester Ave
BostonMA02125
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1
Furnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,899 - $14,111
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,995
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31Total Monthly Price
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$1,995
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,000 - $2,800
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$2,000 - $2,800
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3 Chamblet St
3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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$2,000
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$2,000
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105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2
105 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
52 Harvest St
BostonMA02125
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14 Batchelder St
BostonMA02125
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$2,100
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$2,100
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26 Julian St, Unit 26 Julian Street B
26 Julian StBoston, MA 02125
8 Langdon St
BostonMA02119
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$2,100 - $3,000
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26 Taft St
26 Taft StBoston, MA 02125
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
27-37 Bakersfield St
27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
202 H Street
202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127
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9 Marlborough St
9 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Marlborough St
11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,575 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability36 Emerson St
36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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21 Sudan St
21 Sudan StDorchester, MA 02125
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Indigo Block Master Tenant
65 E Cottage StDorchester, MA 02125
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Phillips Brooks
5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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The Meeting House
233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, 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 | $3,072 | $1,737 | $9,993 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,437 | $2,069 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $1,899 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,373 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $5,400 | $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 $1,899. 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 | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,899 |
| 75 Willow | 5 - SD | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Taft St Model at 26 Taft St in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St, Unit 75 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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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| 26 Taft St | 26 Taft St | 3BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 9 Yarmouth St, Unit P2 | 9 Yarmouth St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 846 Dorchester Ave, Unit #3 | 846 Dorchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 96 E Cottage St | 96 E Cottage St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 5 Baker Ct | 5 Baker Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 517 E Broadway, Unit 2 | 517 E Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 3 Grimes St, Unit 2 | 3 Grimes St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 122 Buttonwood St | 122 Buttonwood St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Boston is under $2,220.
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The cheapest apartment in South Boston is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,332, while the average apartment in South Boston costs $3,600.
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