
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (138 Rentals)
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New Castle Court

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Burbank Terrace

35 @ EightSixty

15-25 Hemenway St

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32 Saint Stephen St

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

7INK

767 Tremont St

767 Tremont St, Unit 8
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

767 Tremont St, Unit 6

Fenway Parkside

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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1

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1112 Harrison Ave

83 Westland Ave

75 Westland Ave

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50 Saint Stephen St

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20 Symphony Rd

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1127 Harrison Ave, Unit 201
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1 Johnny Ct

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11 Symphony Rd

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55 Hemenway St

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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A

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34 Saint Stephen St

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53 Hemenway St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 401

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 502

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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160 E Berkeley St
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22 Fenway

55 Hemenway St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 202

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10 Forsyth St

Symphony Road Apartments

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28 Symphony Rd

79 Westland Ave, Unit 1

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160 E Berkeley St

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

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103 Hemenway St

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16 Cumberland St, Unit 3

The Hemenway Apartments

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 402

46 Westland Ave, Unit 14

28 Westland Ave, Unit 19

46 Westland Ave, Unit 23

46 Westland Ave, Unit 43
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Boston Studio Apartments | $2,800 | $1,724 | $7,344 |
| South End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,771 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,011 | $2,069 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,652 | $1,953 | $7,900 |
| South End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,700 | $5,100 | $7,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 Studio unit found at New Castle Court priced from $1,724. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,737. Here are the most affordable South End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Court | Newcastle | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 81 Saint Botolph St Model at 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 | 16 Cumberland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 913 Boylston St, Unit 4 | 913 Boylston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 5 Albemarle St, Unit 6 | 5 Albemarle St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 16 Symphony Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Symphony Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 56 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 | 56 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 9 Yarmouth St, Unit P2 | 9 Yarmouth St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 209 W Newton St, Unit 1 | 209 W Newton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 913 Boylston St | 913 Boylston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 | 11 Newcomb St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End Boston?
The cheapest apartment in South End Boston is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,847, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $3,750.
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 74 regular apartments in South End Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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