
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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11 Baird St

11 Baird St

11 Baird St
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats
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21 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 201

Baker Chocolate Factory

Imprint
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Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,787 | $1,659 | $6,354 |
Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,800 | $9,603 |
Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,762 | $2,400 | $7,822 |
Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $2,450 | $5,400 |
Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $950 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Frances at Ashmont Flats priced from $2,200. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,249. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,249 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Velo Forest Hills Apartments | S5 - S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,390 |
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $2.43 price per square foot 82 Ballou Ave Model at 82 Ballou Ave in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 82 Ballou Ave Model at 82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,400 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Mattapan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1 | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
40 Rockdale St, Unit 1 | 40 Rockdale St | 3BR,1BA | $2.19 |
63 Stanton St, Unit 2 | 63 Stanton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
46 Wildwood St, Unit 1 | 46 Wildwood St | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
156 Callender St, Unit 1 | 156 Callender St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
106 Brook road, Unit 2 | 106 Brook road | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
714 Cummins Hwy | 714 Cummins Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Mattapan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Mattapan is under $2,520.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is Morton Village which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $6,141.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Mattapan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Southern Mattapan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southern Mattapan?
Cheap apartments in Southern Mattapan have an average cost of $191 which is $5,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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