Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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property at 00 Mountain

$1,000

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00 Mountain

BostonMA02124
property at 466 River St

$1,737 - $2,234

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$1,737

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466 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 116 River St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,500

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
property at 52 Mascot St

$2,200

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$2,200

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52 Mascot St

BostonMA02124

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property at 451 Norfolk St

$2,200

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451 Norfolk St

BostonMA02126
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430 River
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430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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498 Norfolk
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498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126

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Ledgewood Apartments
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Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 58 Greendale Rd priced from $2,000. 498 Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,025
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219
RozzieA1C1BR,1BA$2,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $1.98 price per square foot 7 Wilmington Ave Model at 7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 82 Ballou Ave Model at 82 Ballou Ave 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston7 Wilmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
9 Landor Rd, Unit 39 Landor Rd3BR,2BA$2.70
57 Rexford St, Unit 257 Rexford St2BR,1BA$2.48
The Grove at Olmsted GreenTwo Bedroom Townhouse - Market Rate2BR,1.5BA$2.45
714 Cummins Hwy714 Cummins Hwy2BR,1BA$2.70
167 Delhi St, Unit 3167 Delhi St2BR,1BA$2.77
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2.63
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Mattapan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Mattapan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Mattapan is at Fairlawn Estates at the T listed at $2,219.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment is $2,000 at 58 Greendale Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Mattapan is starting from $2,450 at 10 Thorn.

What is the most affordable Southern Mattapan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Mattapan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rozzie and starts from $4,056.

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