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20 Sutton St, Unit #2
20 Sutton StBoston, MA 02126
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (31 Rentals)
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175 River St
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25 Weybosset St, Unit 1
25 Weybosset StBoston, MA 02136
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17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2
17 Hiawatha RdBoston, MA 02126
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6 Monponset St
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124 Armandine St, Unit 3rd Floor
124 Armandine StBoston, MA 02124
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability85 Tennis Rd
85 Tennis RdBoston, MA 02126
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95 Willowwood St, Unit 6
95 Willowwood StBoston, MA 02124
580 Cummins Hwy
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54 Greendale Rd
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947 River St
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572 Cummins Hwy
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27 Hosmer St
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770 Cummins Hwy
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11 Cragmere Terrace
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1111-1115-1115 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 10
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Fairlawn Estates at the T
15 Bismarck StMattapan, MA 02126
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability10-20 Thorn St
10-20 Thorn StMattapan, MA 02126
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The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)
249 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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58 Greendale Rd
58 Greendale RdMattapan, MA 02126
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498 Norfolk
498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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430 River
430 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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Rozzie
289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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70 Tennis
70 Tennis RdMattapan, MA 02126
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760 Cummins Highway
760 Cummins HwyMattapan, MA 02126
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480 Norfolk
480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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1 Rosa
1 Rosa StHyde Park, MA 02136
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720 River
720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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Southern Mattapan, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $2,219 | $2,219 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $2,372 | $2,650 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $2,450 | $4,100 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,477 | $1,400 | $3,850 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 498 Norfolk priced from $2,025. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 498 Norfolk | Spacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
| 70 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| 480 Norfolk | Commuter's Dream! Discover our 2 bedroom apartm... | 2BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| 720 River | A Small Town in the City! - Experience living i... | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 1 Rosa | Newly renovated 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.37 price per square foot 1234 Blue Hill Ave Model at 1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 26 Babson St Model at 26 Babson St, Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Columbine Cliffs 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 1234 Blue Hill Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 14 Vera St, Unit 2 | 14 Vera St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 48 Woolson St, Unit 2 | 48 Woolson St | 4BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 2 | 17 Hiawatha Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 714 Cummins Hwy | 714 Cummins Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 20 Sutton St, Unit #2 | 20 Sutton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 498 Norfolk | Spacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 $2,600.
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 6 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 $1,702 which is $3,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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