
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (122 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South End Boston area of Boston.


35 @ EightSixty

7INK

15-25 Hemenway St

84 Chandler St

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

Fenway Parkside

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190 W Springfield St, Unit 4

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768 Tremont St, Unit 2

853 Harrison Ave
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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1

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78 S Huntington Ave

83 Westland Ave

179 St Botolph St, Unit 4

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375 Dorchester St

75 Westland Ave

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20 Symphony Rd

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53 Hemenway St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 401

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 502
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91 Westland Ave, Unit 428

91 Westland Ave, Unit 628

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55 Hemenway St

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128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A

48 Fenway

79 Westland Ave, Unit 2

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

767 Tremont St

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4
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103 Hemenway St

55 Hemenway St

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 202

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1112 Harrison Ave

Symphony Road Apartments

The Hemenway Apartments

16-20 Westland Ave., Unit 402

397 Massachusetts Ave

28 Westland Ave, Unit 19

46 Westland Ave, Unit 23
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46 Westland Ave, Unit 14

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65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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16 Cumberland St, Unit 3

Westland Avenue Apartments

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Flats on Westland

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 13

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4 Milford St

767 Tremont St, Unit 8
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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 | $2,975 | $1,575 | $6,118 |
| South End Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,937 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,308 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| South End Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,983 | $1,818 | $8,000 |
| South End Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,671 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 122 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 Burbank Terrace priced from $1,575. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 103 Hemenway St | 175 Hemenway (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Westland & Hemenway Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA
As of July 15, 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 160 E Berkeley St Model at 160 E Berkeley St starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Financial District 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 |
| 160 E Berkeley St | 160 E Berkeley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 679 Massachusetts Ave | 679 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 1112 Harrison Ave | 1112 Harrison Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 5 Albemarle St, Unit 6 | 5 Albemarle St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 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 |
| 160 E Berkeley St | 160 E Berkeley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 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 $2,350.
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 $1,675, while the average apartment in South End Boston costs $7,750.
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 32 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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