
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA from $900 (47 Rentals)
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The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

58 Greendale Rd

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43 Gleason St, Unit 2

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11 Glade Ave

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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1

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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1

67 Stanley St, Unit 1

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1
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7 Carolina Ave, Unit 3

805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 1

136 Homestead St

547 Talbot Ave

7 Carolina St, Unit 3C

35 Boylston St

Roxbury Apartments

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
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Egleston Crossing

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Nazing Court

11 Belvoir Rd, Unit Studio

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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B

Stony Brook

74 Stanton St

700 Cummins Hwy

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Transit 7 At Hyde Park Station

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3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1
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Stony Brook Commons

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1943 DOT Ave

85 Tennis

1 Clementine Park

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street

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4095 Washington St, Unit 3

Talbot Bernard Homes

New Academy Estates

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New Girls Latin Academy

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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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 | $2,346 | $1,483 | $3,312 |
| Cheap Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $900 | $3,687 |
| Cheap Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,951 | $4,742 |
| Cheap Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $1,050 | $6,700 |
| Mattapan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,674 | $900 | $8,898 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mattapan, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Mattapan, MA area range in price from $1,100 to $11,235 with an overall median price of $2,900. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mattapan Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan | $2,900 | $1,100 | 120 |
| Wellington Hill | $2,900 | $1,100 | 91 |
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. Nazing Court in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. 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 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Stony Brook | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,959 |
| Morton Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 1943 DOT Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 85 Tennis | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mattapan area is the $0.21 price per square foot 120 Washington St Model at 120 Washington St, Unit 5 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Mattapan apartment is the 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the South Dorchester 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Washington St, Unit 5 | 120 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 16 Rossmore Rd | 16 Rossmore Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 366 Centre St, Unit 3 | 366 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
| 55 Gordon Ave, Unit #2 | 55 Gordon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 8 Olmstead St | 8 Olmstead St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
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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 $1,999.
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 $2,900.
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 38 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 $754 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mattapan.
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