Cheap Homes for Rent in South End Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (99 Rentals)

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property at 873 Harrison Ave

873 Harrison Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 357 Columbus Ave

357 Columbus Ave, Unit 51

357 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 37 Oak St

37 Oak St

BostonMA02111
property at 75 Westland Ave

75 Westland Ave, Unit 302

75 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 767 Tremont St

767 Tremont St, Unit 2

767 Tremont St
BostonMA02118
property at 771 Tremont St

771 Tremont St, Unit 3

771 Tremont St
BostonMA02118

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property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 207

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 39 Hemenway St

39 Hemenway St, Unit 6

39 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115

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property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St, Unit 610

8 Garrison St
BostonMA02116
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 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 1084 Boylston St

1084 Boylston St, Unit 34

1084 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 463 Massachusetts Ave

463 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

463 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118

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property at 462 Massachusetts Ave

462 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

462 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 521 Columbus Ave

521 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 109 Saint Stephen St

109 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

109 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 702 Massachusetts Ave

702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 132 Hemenway St

132 Hemenway St, Unit 44

132 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 201

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115

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property at 461 Massachusetts Ave

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #4

461 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 111 Norway St

111 Norway St

BostonMA02115
property at 179 Saint Botolph St
property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St

BostonMA02116
property at 463 Massachusetts Ave

463 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

463 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118

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property at 270 Huntington Ave

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 213

270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 8 Garrison St

8 Garrison St

BostonMA02116

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 $1,540. 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$1,540
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 September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 767 Tremont St Model at 767 Tremont St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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.
767 Tremont St, Unit 2767 Tremont StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.20
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
767A Tremont St, Unit 3767A Tremont StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1108 Boylston St, Unit 171108 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.22
65 Saint Botolph St, Unit 365 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.22
128 Hemenway St, Unit 2A128 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #79

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 1383 Apartments for Rent in South End Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,540 to $15,000. There are also 838 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South End Boston ranging from $1,430 to $19,500.

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 $1,430 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,615.

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 $1,642 to $12,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,530 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,540.

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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