
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (97 Rentals)
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7INK

327 Huntington Ave

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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room

35 @ EightSixty

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464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

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769 Tremont St, Unit 2

433 Massachusetts Ave
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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

Terra on Lenox

461 Massachusetts Ave

461 Massachusetts Avenue

Fenway Parkside

Atrio Boston

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 607

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53 Hemenway St, Unit 4

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78 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5
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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1

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10 Forsyth St, Unit 5

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768 Tremont St, Unit 2

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307 Shawmut Ave, Unit 1

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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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375 Dorchester St, Unit 1

24 Westland Ave

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20 Symphony Rd, Unit 6
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461 Massachusetts Ave

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27 Symphony Rd, Unit 3

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82 Saint Stephen St, Unit 22

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417 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1R

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65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A

46 Westland Ave

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38 Clearway St, Unit 3

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27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 628
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South End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End Boston?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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South End Boston Studio Apartments | $2,587 | $1,713 | $5,000 |
South End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $1,200 | $5,396 |
South End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,015 | $1,650 | $9,839 |
South End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,013 | $1,515 | $10,000+ |
South End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,577 | $1,618 | $10,000+ |
South End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,480 | $7,300 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South End Boston Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,515 |
35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.24 price per square foot 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 128 Hemenway St Model at 128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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45 Hemenway St, Unit 2 | 45 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A | 128 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
51 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 51 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
45 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 45 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
55 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 55 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
1084 Boylston St, Unit 1 | 1084 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
1111 Boylston St, Unit 39 | 1111 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
1088 Boylston St, Unit 2 | 1088 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
25 Woodward St, Unit 3 | 25 Woodward St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth End Boston, Boston, MA
Ranked #79
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South End Boston Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
93 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South End Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End Boston is under $1,713.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End Boston?
The cheapest apartment in South End Boston is Terra on Lenox which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End Boston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in South End Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South End Boston?
Cheap apartments in South End Boston have an average cost of $218 which is $9,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End Boston.
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