Cheap Homes for Rent in Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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property at 12 Jacob St

12 Jacob St, Unit 1

12 Jacob St
BostonMA02124

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property at 69 Willowwood St

69 Willowwood St

BostonMA02124
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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 480 Norfolk priced from $1,999. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
480 Norfolk1BR1BR,1BA$1,999
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,000
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
85 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2,500
RozzieA1B1BR,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.32 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St, Unit A in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 81 Ballou Ave Model at 81 Ballou Ave starting at $3,650 with a $0.37 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.
230 Fuller St, Unit A230 Fuller St4BR,2BA$0.32
81 Ballou Ave81 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$0.37
11 Meadowbank Ave, Unit 211 Meadowbank Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
79 Ballou Ave, Unit 179 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
43 Oakridge St, Unit 243 Oakridge St2BR,1BA$1.93
120 Capen St, Unit 1120 Capen St3BR,1BA$2.21
76 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 276 Radcliffe Rd3BR,1BA$2.21
642 Canterbury St, Unit 642642 Canterbury St2BR,1.5BA$2.36
156 Callender St, Unit 1156 Callender St3BR,1BA$2.23
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,875. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $850 to $5,000.

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 $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,049.

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 $2,450 to $4,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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