Cheap Homes for Rent in South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (176 Rentals)

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property at 360 Newbury St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

360 Newbury St, Unit RL

360 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 460 Massachusetts Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

460 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4

460 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 40 Saint Botolph

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

40 Saint Botolph, Unit 46

40 Saint Botolph
BostonMA02116
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

257 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 1127 Harrison Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1127 Harrison Ave, Unit 2

1127 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02119
property at 316 Huntington Ave

$2,100 - $3,900

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$2,100 - $3,900

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$2,100 - $3,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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316 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

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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

Available Sep 1

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 39 Hemenway St

$2,100 - $3,350

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

39 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,125 - $3,095

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$2,125 - $3,095

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$2,125 - $3,095

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 1109 Boylston St

$2,125 - $3,045

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$2,125 - $3,045

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$2,125 - $3,045

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1109 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 35 Westland Ave

$2,150 - $4,750

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$2,150 - $4,750

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$2,150 - $4,750

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

35 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115

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property at 66 Middle St

$2,190 - $3,750

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$2,190 - $3,750

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$2,190 - $3,750

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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66 Middle St

BostonMA02127
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
property at 907 Boylston St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

907 Boylston St, Unit 25

907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
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

Available Now

702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
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

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property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 11 Bell Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Bell Ct, Unit #2

11 Bell Ct
BostonMA02127
property at 11 Bell Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Bell Ct, Unit 1

11 Bell Ct
BostonMA02127
property at 63 Burbank St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115

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property at 95 Westland Ave

$2,250 - $5,150

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$2,250 - $5,150

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$2,250 - $5,150

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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95 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 43 Westland Ave

$2,250 - $4,650

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$2,250 - $4,650

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$2,250 - $4,650

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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43 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 63 Burbank St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

63 Burbank St, Unit 4

63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 523 A Columbus Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

523 A Columbus Ave, Unit F

523 A Columbus Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 22 St Cyprians Pl

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

22 St Cyprians Pl

BostonMA02120
property at 73 Chandler St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

73 Chandler St, Unit 2

73 Chandler St
BostonMA02116

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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 $1,704. 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
7INKCentury4BR,2BA$1,704
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
Flats on WestlandStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
83 Westland Ave91 westland efficiencyStudio,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA

As of June 14, 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 81 Saint Botolph St Model at 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1080 Boylston St, Unit 33D1080 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.30
17 Cumberland St, Unit L317 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.29
16 Symphony Rd, Unit 116 Symphony Rd1BR,1BA$0.28
56 Saint Botolph St, Unit 356 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.27
209 W Newton St, Unit 1209 W Newton St1BR,1BA$0.28
52 Charlesgate E, Unit 10452 Charlesgate E1BR,1BA$0.26
913 Boylston St913 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.29
913 Boylston St, Unit 6913 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.29

Frequently Asked Questions about South End Boston

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

There are currently 1102 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $16,490. There are also 712 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,325 to $16,000.

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 $1,325 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,054.

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 $1,756 to $16,490, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,704.

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