
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA from $800 (42 Rentals)
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58 Greendale Rd

110 Greenbrier St

110 Greenbrier St

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47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3

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24 Crawford St, Unit 3rd flr

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67 Stanley St, Unit Stanley street

9 Cardington St, Unit 2
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67 Stanley St, Unit 1

136 Homestead St

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

35 Boylston St

Roxbury Apartments

96 Jamaica St

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street

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20 Sutton St, Unit #2
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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

233 Centre St, Unit 2

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Egleston Crossing

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Nazing Court

76 Stonley Rd

760 Cummins Hwy

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34 Edwin St, Unit #3
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Stony Brook Commons

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412 Talbot Ave, Unit Apt 1R

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26 Wilmore St, Unit B1

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1140 River St, Unit 2R

Talbot Bernard Homes

New Academy Estates

UE Apartments

New Girls Latin Academy
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Westminster Court

605 Truman Hwy

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

The Levedo Building

80 Richmond St.

Columbia Wood

Oliva at Lower Mills

Treadmark 2.0
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Amory Street Apartments
Mattapan, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $1,483 | $3,240 |
| Cheap Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $860 | $3,830 |
| Cheap Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $1,951 | $6,064 |
| Cheap Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,156 | $1,000 | $6,950 |
| Mattapan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $3,695 | $9,674 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mattapan, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/14/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Hill | $4,000 | $1,000 | 67 |
| Southern Mattapan | $5,625 | $1,000 | 99 |
Cheapest Available Mattapan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mattapan, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,483. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mattapan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,867 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mattapan area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Mattapan apartment is the 91 Devon St Model at 91 Devon St, Unit 3 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 91 Devon St, Unit 3 | 91 Devon St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 465 Arborway, Unit 13 | 465 Arborway | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 41 Boylston St, Unit 602 | 41 Boylston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 16 Rossmore Rd | 16 Rossmore Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 91 Devon St, Unit 3 | 91 Devon St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 34 Edwin St, Unit #3 | 34 Edwin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 120 Washington St, Unit 5 | 120 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,867.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Mattapan is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Mattapan costs $4,812.
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 16 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 $558 which is $4,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan.
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