Cheap Homes for Rent in South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (74 Rentals)

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property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 556 Columbus Ave

556 Columbus Ave, Unit 2R

556 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 462 Massachusetts Ave

462 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

462 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 703 Massachusetts Ave

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property at 1109 Boylston St

1109 Boylston St, Unit 7

1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 65 Burbank St

65 Burbank St, Unit 404##

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 109 Saint Stephen St

109 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

109 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 701 Massachusetts Ave
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 521 Columbus Ave

521 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118

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property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St, Unit 704##

8 Garrison St
BostonMA02116
property at 694 Massachusetts Ave

694 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

694 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 73 Chandler St

73 Chandler St, Unit 3

73 Chandler St
BostonMA02116
property at 86 Saint Stephen St

86 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

86 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 39

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 34 E Newton St

34 E Newton St

BostonMA02118
property at 39 Symphony Rd

39 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

39 Symphony Rd
BostonMA02115
property at 32 Williams St

32 Williams St, Unit B

32 Williams St
BostonMA02119

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property at 45 Hemenway St

45 Hemenway St, Unit 38-18

45 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 50 Saint Stephen St

50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 5

50 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 7

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 1091 Boylston St

1091 Boylston St, Unit 29

1091 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 1091 Boylston St

1091 Boylston St, Unit 29

1091 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 784 Tremont St

784 Tremont St

BostonMA02118
property at 664 Tremont St

664 Tremont St, Unit 4

664 Tremont St
BostonMA02118

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property at 85 Saint Botolph St

85 Saint Botolph St, Unit 503

85 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 201

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 45 Hemenway St

45 Hemenway St, Unit #5

45 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 53 E Springfield St

53 E Springfield St, Unit 2

53 E Springfield St
BostonMA02118
property at 83 Saint Botolph St

83 Saint Botolph St, Unit 507

83 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
property at 142 Hemenway St

142 Hemenway St, Unit 12

142 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 39 Hemenway St

39 Hemenway St, Unit 12

39 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 42 Fenway

42 Fenway, Unit #29

42 Fenway
BostonMA02215

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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 3 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,445. 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
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,445
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Terra on LenoxStudio1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.25 price per square foot 1088 Boylston St Model at 1088 Boylston St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South End Boston apartment is the 45 Hemenway St Model at 45 Hemenway St, 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.
1088 Boylston St, Unit 21088 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.25
45 Hemenway St, Unit 245 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.24
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$0.21
45 Hemenway St, Unit 345 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.21
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.20
25 Woodward St, Unit 325 Woodward St2BR,1BA$0.23
63 Middle St, Unit 363 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.25
1108 Boylston St, Unit 61108 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.25

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #83

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 1112 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $16,816. There are also 608 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,080 to $28,000.

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 $1,080 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,686.

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 $1,411 to $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,534.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.