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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Boston area of Boston, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,510. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.24 price per square foot 20 Howell St Model at 20 Howell St, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 841 E 2nd St Model at 841 E 2nd St, Unit 3 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the West Broadway 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.
20 Howell St, Unit 220 Howell St2BR,1BA$0.24
841 E 2nd St, Unit 3841 E 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.26
89 Hancock St, Unit 189 Hancock StStudio ,1BA$0.23
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,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
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 11084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 3353 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $45,000. There are also 1820 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $975 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Boston ranges from $975 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,648.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Boston range from $2,400 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,510.

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