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property at 23 Amherst St

$1,000

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$1,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 13

23 Amherst St, Unit #2

23 Amherst St
BostonMA02131

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 4 Glenway St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Glenway St

BostonMA02121

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property at 26 Taunton Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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26 Taunton Ave

BostonMA02136
property at 78 Houghton St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 Houghton St, Unit 2

78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122

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property at 104R Homes Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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104R Homes Ave

BostonMA02122
property at 104R Homes Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 0.25 Bath Home for Rent

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104R Homes Ave

BostonMA02122
property at 19 Seaverns Ave

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19 Seaverns Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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Mattapan, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mattapan, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/02/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wellington Hill$3,750$1,00081
Southern Mattapan$5,000$1,000145

Cheapest Available Mattapan Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
Fairlawn Estates at the TA11BR,1BA$1,751

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA and Nearby

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mattapan area is the $0.13 price per square foot 15 Centervale Park Model at 15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Mattapan apartment is the 443 Washington St Model at 443 Washington St, Unit 404 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
443 Washington St, Unit 404443 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.22
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #30574 Bailey St1BR,1BA$0.25
230 Fuller St230 Fuller St1BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
127 Washington St, Unit 1127 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.26
45 School St, Unit #345 School St3BR,1BA$0.27
21 Stellman Rd, Unit #321 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$0.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Mattapan?

There are currently 1346 Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $890 to $15,531. There are also 424 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mattapan ranging from $910 to $8,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mattapan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mattapan ranges from $910 to $8,475 with an average monthly rent of $3,008.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mattapan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mattapan range from $890 to $15,531, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $910 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.