Cheap Homes for Rent in South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,800 (271 Rentals)

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property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St

BostonMA02116

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property at 9 Ruggles St

9 Ruggles St

BostonMA02119

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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 $1,544. 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$1,544
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Fenway Parkside91 Westland EfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of June 04, 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 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Hemenway St, Unit #949 Hemenway St1BR,1BA$0.23
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.26
94 Appleton St, Unit 194 Appleton StStudio ,1BA$0.24
87 Appleton St, Unit 287 Appleton St1BR,1BA$0.25
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

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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 1988 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $22,514. There are also 1328 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,850 to $22,500.

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 $1,850 to $22,500 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 $1,599 to $19,353, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $9,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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