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13 Spalding St, Unit 1

13 Spalding St
BostonMA02130
property at 64 Percival St

64 Percival St, Unit 3

64 Percival St
BostonMA02122

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property at 52 Withington St

52 Withington St, Unit #6

52 Withington St
BostonMA02124
property at 16 Melbourne St

16 Melbourne St, Unit 1

16 Melbourne St
BostonMA02124
property at 31 Brookview St

31 Brookview St

BostonMA02124

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Mattapan, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mattapan, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

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
Southern Mattapan$5,000$1,100109
Wellington Hill$6,750$1,97867

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. Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,777. 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
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,777
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mattapan area is the $0.11 price per square foot 9 Anson St Model at 9 Anson St, Unit 2a in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Mattapan apartment is the 17 Bow St Model at 17 Bow St, Unit 14 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Brush Hill 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.
9 Anson St, Unit 2a9 Anson St4BR,1BA$0.11
17 Bow St, Unit 1417 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.24
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
52 Boylston St52 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.22
135 Washington St, Unit 27135 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.24
135 Washington St, Unit 27135 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.24
135 Washington St, Unit 4135 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
135 Washington St, Unit 27135 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.24
135 Washington St, Unit 4135 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Mattapan?

There are currently 1545 Apartments for Rent in Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $12,000. There are also 525 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mattapan ranging from $825 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 $825 to $8,475 with an average monthly rent of $3,861.

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 $2,475 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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