Cheap Homes for Rent in South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (107 Rentals)

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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 $1,759. 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$1,759
75 Willow5 - SDStudio,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.05 price per square foot 257 Savin Hill Ave Model at 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 39 Charles St Model at 39 Charles St, Unit 4 starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 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.
257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2257 Savin Hill Ave1BR,1BA$0.05
39 Charles St, Unit 439 Charles St1BR,1BA$0.29
26 Mayfield St, Unit 126 Mayfield St2BR,1BA$0.27
102 Buttonwood St, Unit 1102 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.30
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.26
65 Preble St65 Preble St2BR,1BA$0.29
151 O St, Unit 1151 O St1BR,1BA$0.29
9 Yarmouth St, Unit P29 Yarmouth StStudio ,1BA$0.26
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #88

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 1814 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $25,927. There are also 941 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $900 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 $900 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,545.

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 $1,772 to $18,869, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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