
Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA (220 Rentals)


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132 W Selden St, Unit 132 Selden

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26 Babson St, Unit 1

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17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2

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648 Cummins Hwy, Unit 648

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47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3

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26 Wilmore St, Unit B1

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39 Harwood St, Unit #1A

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72 Stanton St, Unit #2A

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499 Cummins Hwy
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52 Woolson St

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68 Edson St, Unit 68 Edson Street

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142 Wood Ave, Unit 2

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20 Sutton St, Unit #2

74 Mattapan St, Unit Unit#1

64 Stockton St, Unit B

31 Hosmer St, Unit Apt 3

1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit B

95 Willowwood St, Unit 3

5 Sutton St, Unit 3A
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108 Callender St, Unit 2

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40 Tennis Rd, Unit SI ID1546231P

25 Weybosset St, Unit 1

39 Harwood St, Unit 2

23 Crowell St, Unit 2

72 Stanton St, Unit 2

29 Fessenden St, Unit 1

29 Fessenden St, Unit 3

816 River St

23 Cedar St
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175 River St

8 Astoria St, Unit Apt 2

27 Fessenden St, Unit 1

74 Mattapan St, Unit #1

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23 Deering Rd, Unit 2

81 Ballou Ave, Unit 1

81 Ballou Ave, Unit 4

32 Cedar St, Unit RIGHT SIDE

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34 Cedar St, Unit RIGHT

12 Crowell St

32 Westmore Rd

81 Ballou Ave

23-25 Suncrest Rd

94 Armandine St

572 Cummins Hwy

700 Cummins Hwy

7 Oakcrest Rd

34 Wentworth St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,153 | $1,800 | $2,433 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $2,000 | $3,238 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,800 | $4,500 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $2,500 | $4,425 |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Southern Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,691 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,390 | $2,800 | $4,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,583 | $3,450 | $3,800 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southern Mattapan area of Boston, MA?
As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 220 available Southern Mattapan apartments priced from $1,000 to $8,450, with an average monthly rent of $3,031.
How much are Studio apartments in Southern Mattapan?
There are currently 38 Studio Apartments in Southern Mattapan with rent ranges from $1,800 to $2,433 with an average price of $2,153.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southern Mattapan ranges from $2,000 to $3,238 with an average monthly rent of $2,768.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Mattapan cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southern Mattapan range from $1,800 to $4,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,953.
How expensive are Southern Mattapan Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 52 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southern Mattapan on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $4,425 - averaging $3,256 for the location.
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