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property at 8 Garrison St

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BostonMA02116

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property at 111 Norway St

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BostonMA02115

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38 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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South End Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 $1,510. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Saint Botolph St, Back bay-Prudential158 Saint Botolph Street-StudioStudio,1BA$2,350
Waldorf LoftsEdgerly One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.27 price per square foot 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 6 Rutland Sq Model at 6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit #127 Saint Stephen St1BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
66 Middle St, Unit 166 Middle St2BR,2BA$0.28
53 Middle St, Unit 153 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about South End Boston

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

There are currently 1924 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $21,518. There are also 1434 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,600 to $22,000.

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 $1,600 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,741.

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 $1,573 to $15,373, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.