
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South End Boston area of Boston.


15-25 Hemenway St

35 @ EightSixty

83 Westland Ave

1154 Boylston St, Unit 40, Unit 40

Fenway Parkside

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50 Charlesgate E, Unit 194, Unit 194

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679 Massachusetts Ave

46 W Newton St

768 Tremont St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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767 Tremont St

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Flats on Westland

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609 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

91 Westland Ave, Unit 526

701 Massachusetts Ave

Westland Avenue Apartments

75 Westland Ave

91 Westland Ave, Unit 222

160 E Berkeley St

1126 Boylston St
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91 Westland Ave, Unit 428

91 Westland Ave, Unit 628

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767 Tremont St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 502

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3, Unit 3

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 401

55 Hemenway St

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103 Hemenway St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 202

Symphony Road Apartments
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91 Westland Ave, Unit 802

79 Westland Ave, Unit 2

65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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4 Milford St

73 Reading St

109 Dartmouth St

The Hemenway Apartments

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 402

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160 E Berkeley St

97 Hudson St
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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3, Unit 3

St. Botolph Street Apartments

Harrington's Place

96 Saint Botolph St

196 St. Botolph St

39 Saint Botolph St

Westland Avenue Apartments

Terra on Lenox

160 Saint Botolph St
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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 | $2,776 | $1,737 | $7,363 |
| South End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,603 | $2,100 | $8,227 |
| South End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,181 | $1,304 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $1,337 | $7,900 |
| South End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,018 | $5,100 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 52 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 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,337. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,337 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 83 Westland Ave | 91 westland efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Fenway Parkside | 91 Westland Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| 103 Hemenway St | 175 Hemenway (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.27 price per square foot 11 Newcomb St Model at 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, Unit 27 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Newcomb St, Unit 15 | 11 Newcomb St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 45 Hemenway St, Unit 27 | 45 Hemenway St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 95 E Brookline St | 95 E Brookline St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 51 Hemenway St, Unit 2 | 51 Hemenway St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 746 Columbus Ave, Unit 2 | 746 Columbus Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 42 Fenway, Unit 2 | 42 Fenway | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 55 Hemenway St | 55 Hemenway St | 2BR,1BA | $0.42 |
| 168 Northampton St | 168 Northampton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 15 Garrison St, Unit 3 | 15 Garrison St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 52 Charlesgate E, Unit 104 | 52 Charlesgate E | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End Boston?
The cheapest apartment in South End Boston is Parmelee Court which is listed at $2,495, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $6,375.
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 54 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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