
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South End Boston area of Boston.


35 @ EightSixty

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179 St Botolph St

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50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

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769 Tremont St, Unit 2

Fenway Parkside

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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190 W Springfield St, Unit 4

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760 Tremont St, Unit 4
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614 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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768 Tremont St, Unit 2

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Flats on Westland

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10 Forsyth St, Unit 5

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49 Saint Stephen St, Unit 16

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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14 Symphony Rd

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83 Saint Botolph St, Unit 501

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69 Saint Botolph St, Unit 501

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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1
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19 Garrison St, Unit 179-1

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189 W Springfield St, Unit 3

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1111 Boylston St, Unit 39

75 Westland Ave

24 Westland Ave

Westland Avenue Apartments

767 Tremont St

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20 Symphony Rd, Unit 6

64 Hemenway St

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65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3
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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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14 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

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84 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

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75 Westland Ave, Unit 1

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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A

Symphony Road Apartments

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193 Saint Botolph St, Unit 30

83 St Botolph St

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195 Saint Botolph St, Unit 18

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397 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 17
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27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 628

55 Hemenway St

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38 Clearway St, Unit 3

46 Westland Ave

28 Westland Ave

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63 Burbank St, Unit 5

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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20 Symphony Rd, Unit 4

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34 Symphony Rd, Unit 411

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3
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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 | $2,595 | $1,713 | $6,552 |
| South End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $2,150 | $7,956 |
| South End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $2,300 | $9,666 |
| South End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,133 | $1,716 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,985 | $1,531 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,519 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,368 | $9,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 136 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 $1,531. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,531 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
| Fenway Parkside | 91 Westland Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA
As of February 15, 2026 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 65 Saint Botolph St Model at 65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 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 |
| 65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 | 65 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1084 Boylston St, Unit 1 | 1084 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 1080 Boylston St, Unit 33D | 1080 Boylston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 238 W Newton St, Unit 1T | 238 W Newton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 5 Albemarle St, Unit 6 | 5 Albemarle St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 56 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3 | 56 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
| 63 Middle St, Unit 3 | 63 Middle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 9 Yarmouth St, Unit P2 | 9 Yarmouth St | Studio ,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 $2,000.
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 $10,500.
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 53 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 $585 which is $9,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End Boston.
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