Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,160 (97 Rentals)

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property at 7 Linden St

$1,280 - $5,000

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$1,280
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$1,280

4 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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7 Linden St

BostonMA02134

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property at 38 Tuttle St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 Tuttle St, Unit 2

38 Tuttle St
BostonMA02125

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property at 14 Pompeii St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Pompeii St

BostonMA02119
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 179 Beacon St

$2,275

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$2,275
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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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179 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 10 Linda Ln

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Linda Ln, Unit 1

10 Linda Ln
BostonMA02125
property at 189 Beacon St

$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300
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$2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

189 Beacon St

BostonMA02116

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property at 400 Savin Hill Ave

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 28

400 Savin Hill Ave
BostonMA02125
property at 5 Linda Ln

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Linda Ln

BostonMA02125
property at 53 Woodward St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Woodward St

BostonMA02127

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property at 235 Savin Hill Ave

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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235 Savin Hill Ave, Unit FR

235 Savin Hill Ave
BostonMA02125
property at 16 Cedar Lane Way

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2

16 Cedar Lane Way
BostonMA02108
property at 66 Middle St

$2,400 - $3,900

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$2,400 - $3,900
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$2,400 - $3,900

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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66 Middle St

BostonMA02127

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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 Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,737. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,027. Here are the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$2,027
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of August 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.26
9 Yarmouth St, Unit P29 Yarmouth StStudio ,1BA$0.26
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
846 Dorchester Ave, Unit #3846 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
96 E Cottage St96 E Cottage St2BR,1BA$0.26
5 Baker Ct5 Baker Ct1BR,1BA$0.28
517 E Broadway, Unit 2517 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.25
3 Grimes St, Unit 23 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.26
122 Buttonwood St122 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.28

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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South Boston, Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 1669 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $25,615. There are also 825 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $1,160 to $35,000.

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 $1,160 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,183.

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 $2,027 to $17,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,410 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,953.

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