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South End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 $1,510. 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$1,510
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Saint Botolph St, Back bay-Prudential158 Saint Botolph Street-StudioStudio,1BA$2,350
Waldorf LoftsEdgerly One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of July 21, 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 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 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
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit #127 Saint Stephen St1BR,1BA$0.28
53 Middle St, Unit 153 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
66 Middle St, Unit 166 Middle St2BR,2BA$0.28
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #78

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End Boston?

The cheapest apartment in South End Boston is Waldorf Lofts which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $10,050.

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 12 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 $106 which is $9,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End Boston.

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