Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (11 Rentals)

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property at 27 Hosmer St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Hosmer St

BostonMA02126
property at 770 Cummins Hwy

$1,850 - $2,600

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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770 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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property at 64 Capen St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

64 Capen St

BostonMA02124
property at 47 Cedar St

$2,520

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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47 Cedar St
BostonMA02126
property at 11 Cragmere Terrace

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Cragmere Terrace, Unit 1

11 Cragmere Terrace
BostonMA02126

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property at 10 Ashton St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Ashton St, Unit 1

10 Ashton St
BostonMA02124

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2,100
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219
The RozzieA1C1BR,1BA$2,333
70 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $1.65 price per square foot 26 Babson St Model at 26 Babson St, Unit 1 in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 26 Wilmore St Model at 26 Wilmore St, Unit B1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Babson St, Unit 126 Babson St3BR,1BA$1.65
26 Wilmore St, Unit B126 Wilmore St1BR,1BA$1.11
17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 217 Hiawatha Rd3BR,1BA$1.92
72 Stanton St, Unit #2A72 Stanton St3BR,1BA$2.73
20 Sutton St, Unit #220 Sutton St4BR,1BA$1.40
70 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2.69
1 Rosa2BR2BR,1BA$2.73
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2.63
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 347 Orlando St4BR,1BA$2.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $4,950. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $1,460 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southern Mattapan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southern Mattapan ranges from $1,460 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,568.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southern Mattapan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southern Mattapan range from $2,500 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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