Cheap Homes for Rent in Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 770 Cummins Hwy

$1,900

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770 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
property at 11 Cragmere Terrace

$2,550

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$2,550

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11 Cragmere Terrace, Unit 1

11 Cragmere Terrace
BostonMA02126
property at 1111-1115-1115 Blue Hill Ave

$2,600

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1111-1115-1115 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 10

1111-1115-1115 Blue Hill Ave
BostonMA02124

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of June 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 21234 Blue Hill Ave4BR,1BA$0.37
26 Babson St, Unit 126 Babson St3BR,1BA$1.65
14 Vera St, Unit 214 Vera St3BR,1BA$1.88
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
48 Woolson St, Unit 248 Woolson St4BR,1BA$2.46
17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 217 Hiawatha Rd3BR,1BA$1.92
20 Sutton St, Unit #220 Sutton St4BR,1BA$1.40
714 Cummins Hwy714 Cummins Hwy2BR,1BA$2.70
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2.63
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $8,475. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $975 to $5,600.

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 $975 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,740.

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 $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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