Cheap Homes for Rent in South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (161 Rentals)

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property at 691 Massachusetts Ave

$1,000 - $3,800

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 229 Harrison Ave

$1,995 - $2,015

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$1,995 - $2,015

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$1,995 - $2,015

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 Harrison Ave

BostonMA02111
property at 254 W Newton St

$2,085

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$2,085

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$2,085

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

254 W Newton St, Unit 5, Unit 5

254 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 83 Saint Botolph St

$2,100 - $2,600

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$2,100 - $2,600

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$2,100 - $2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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83 Saint Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 63 Burbank St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Burbank St, Unit 4, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 257 W Newton St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

257 W Newton St, Unit 3, Unit 3

257 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 270 Huntington Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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270 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 701 Massachusetts Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 59 Westland Ave

$2,150 - $6,200

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$2,150 - $6,200

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$2,150 - $6,200

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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59 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 35 Westland Ave

$2,150 - $4,900

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$2,150 - $4,900

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$2,150 - $4,900

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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35 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 64 Hemenway St

$2,190 - $5,250

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$2,190 - $5,250

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$2,190 - $5,250

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

64 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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property at 94 Saint Botolph St

$2,200 - $2,900

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$2,200 - $2,900

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$2,200 - $2,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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94 Saint Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 9 Ruggles St

$2,200 - $2,500

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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9 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119
property at 907 Boylston St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

907 Boylston St, Unit 25, Unit 25

907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
property at 43 Westland Ave

$2,250 - $6,750

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$2,250 - $6,750

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$2,250 - $6,750

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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43 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 43 Westland Ave

$2,250 - $4,600

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$2,250 - $4,600

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$2,250 - $4,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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43 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 86 Saint Stephen St

$2,250 - $5,200

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$2,250 - $5,200

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$2,250 - $5,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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86 Saint Stephen St

BostonMA02115

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property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,275 - $3,150

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$2,275 - $3,150

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$2,275 - $3,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 1124 Boylston St

$2,275 - $3,150

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$2,275 - $3,150

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$2,275 - $3,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1124 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 1109 Boylston St

$2,275 - $3,650

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$2,275 - $3,650

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$2,275 - $3,650

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

1109 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 6 Milford St

$2,300 - $2,400

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$2,300 - $2,400

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$2,300 - $2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Milford St

BostonMA02118
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1111 Boylston St, Unit 39, Unit 39

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 109 Saint Stephen St

$2,300 - $4,650

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$2,300 - $4,650

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$2,300 - $4,650

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 34 Westland Ave

$2,300 - $4,100

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$2,300 - $4,100

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$2,300 - $4,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

34 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,300 - $4,400

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$2,300 - $4,400

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$2,300 - $4,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 45 Hemenway St

$2,340 - $5,150

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$2,340 - $5,150

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$2,340 - $5,150

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available May 1

45 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 45 Hemenway St

$2,350 - $6,500

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$2,350 - $6,500

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$2,350 - $6,500

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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45 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 45 Hemenway St

$2,350 - $2,700

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$2,350 - $2,700

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$2,350 - $2,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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45 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 369 Dorchester St

$2,350 - $3,100

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$2,350 - $3,100

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$2,350 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

369 Dorchester St

BostonMA02127

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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 $1,456. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,456
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
15-25 Hemenway StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,000
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.33 price per square foot 127 St Botolph St Model at 127 St Botolph St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,275. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 St Botolph St, Unit 8127 St Botolph St1BR,1BA$0.33
45 Hemenway St, Unit 2745 Hemenway St2BR,1BA$0.32
90 Saint Botolph St90 Saint Botolph St1BR,1BA$0.33
51 Hemenway St, Unit 251 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.32
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1084 Boylston St, Unit 11084 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.26
17 Cumberland St, Unit L317 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.29
63 Middle St, Unit 363 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.25
305 Shawmut Ave, Unit 2305 Shawmut Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
6 Rutland Sq, Unit #PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.28

Frequently Asked Questions about South End Boston

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

There are currently 1424 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,477 to $21,630. There are also 914 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,000 to $19,000.

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 $1,000 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,702.

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 $1,477 to $21,630, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,497.

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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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