
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA from $900 (45 Rentals)
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177 Wachusett St, Unit 2m

15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Nazing Court

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

1201 River St
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19 Washington St, Unit 512

Canterbury Place

19 Brookledge St, Unit 1

3688 Washington St

30-32-32 Oakwood St
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738 Truman Pkwy

505 Talbot Ave
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Mattapan, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mattapan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,453 | $1,483 | $4,640 |
Cheap Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $900 | $4,482 |
Cheap Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,777 | $5,530 |
Cheap Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,900 | $6,500 |
Cheap Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,510 | $3,000 | $8,500 |
Mattapan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,738 | $1,250 | $6,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mattapan, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Mattapan, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mattapan Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Southern Mattapan | $5,382 | $900 | 108 |
Wellington Hill | $6,591 | $2,010 | 71 |
Cheapest Available Mattapan Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA
As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan area is the $0.21 price per square foot 135 Washington St Model at 135 Washington St, Unit 4 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Mattapan apartment is the 135 Washington St Model at 135 Washington St, Unit 4 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Roxbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mattapan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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135 Washington St, Unit 4 | 135 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
135 Washington St, Unit 4 | 135 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
135 Washington St, Unit 4 | 135 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
135 Washington St, Unit 4 | 135 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
120 Washington St, Unit 5 | 120 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
461 Arborway, Unit 2 | 461 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
67 Boylston St, Unit 726 | 67 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3 | 311 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
6 Woodlawn St, Unit 3 | 6 Woodlawn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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Getting Around Mattapan, MA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mattapan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mattapan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mattapan is under $1,752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Mattapan is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Mattapan costs $5,986.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 14 regular apartments in 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 Mattapan?
Cheap apartments in Mattapan have an average cost of $587 which is $5,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan.
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