Cheap Homes for Rent in the South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (103 Rentals)

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property at 7 Warwick St
$1,200 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $5,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

7 Warwick St

BostonMA02120
property at 39 Hemenway St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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39 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 615 Massachusetts Ave
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 15
Affordability

615 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

615 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
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property at 8 Garrison St
$2,100 - $6,200

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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8 Garrison St

BostonMA02116
property at 853 Harrison Ave
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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853 Harrison Ave, Unit 4

853 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02118
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property at 64 Hemenway St
$2,190 - $5,250

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Base Rent$2,190 - $5,250

Total Monthly Price$2,190 - $5,250
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Aug 1, 2027
Affordability

64 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 94 Saint Botolph St
$2,200 - $2,900

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Base Rent$2,200 - $2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $2,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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94 Saint Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 907 Boylston St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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907 Boylston St, Unit 25

907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
property at 65 Burbank St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

65 Burbank St, Unit 12

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 529 Columbus Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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529 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 1111 Boylston St
$2,295 - $2,645

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Base Rent$2,295 - $2,645

Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,645
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 1109 Boylston St
$2,295 - $2,645

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Base Rent$2,295 - $2,645

Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,645
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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1109 Boylston St

BostonMA02215

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property at 1091 Boylston St
$2,300 - $3,495

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Base Rent$2,300 - $3,495

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $3,495
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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1091 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 45 Hemenway St
$2,340 - $5,150

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Base Rent$2,340 - $5,150

Total Monthly Price$2,340 - $5,150
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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45 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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property at 75 Burbank St
$2,395

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Base Rent$2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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75 Burbank St

BostonMA02115
property at 66 Middle St
$2,400 - $3,900

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Base Rent$2,400 - $3,900

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

66 Middle St

BostonMA02127
property at 270 Huntington Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 1

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 132 Hemenway St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

132 Hemenway St, Unit 44

132 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115

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property at 307 Huntington Ave
$2,450 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,450 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Sep 1, 2027
Affordability

307 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 54 Burbank St
$2,450 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,450 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,450 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

54 Burbank St

BostonMA02115
property at 42 Fenway
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

42 Fenway, Unit #29

42 Fenway
BostonMA02215
property at 25 Saint Stephen St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

25 Saint Stephen St, Unit 22

25 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 1 Newcomb St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1 Newcomb St, Unit 1

1 Newcomb St
BostonMA02118
property at 65 Burbank St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

65 Burbank St, Unit 24

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115

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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 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,737. Burbank Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,847. Here are the most affordable South End Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,847
15-25 Hemenway StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900
10 Wellington St4F1BR,1BA$2,100
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of September 12, 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 20 Symphony Rd Model at 20 Symphony Rd, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
20 Symphony Rd, Unit 220 Symphony RdStudio ,1BA$0.24
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.23
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A128 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
51 Hemenway St, Unit 351 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.23
45 Hemenway St, Unit 345 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.23
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22
42 Warwick St42 Warwick St5BR,3.5BA$0.14

Frequently Asked Questions about South End Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South End Boston?

There are currently 993 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $15,560. There are also 442 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,200 to $60,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South End Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South End Boston ranges from $1,200 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,148.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South End Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South End Boston range from $2,069 to $15,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,430 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,953.

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