Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (237 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available South End Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End Boston area of Boston, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,544. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here are the most affordable South End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,544
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075
Atrio BostonBurbank Studio CStudio,1BA$2,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.27 price per square foot 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Hemenway St, Unit #949 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.23
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.26
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South End Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South End Boston is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End Boston is starting from $2,528 at Langham Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable South End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South End Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,560.

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