Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Mattapan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Mattapan, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 58 Greendale Rd priced from $2,000. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,025
RozzieA1C1BR,1BA$2,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.38 price per square foot 12 Radcliffe Rd Model at 12 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 609 Morton St Model at 609 Morton St, Unit 609 Morton Street starting at $3,300 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Mattapan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 112 Radcliffe Rd3BR,1BA$0.38
609 Morton St, Unit 609 Morton Street609 Morton St4BR,1BA$2.06
706 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 2706 Metropolitan Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
18 Mascot St18 Mascot St4BR,1BA$2.20
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
17 Verrill St, Unit B17 Verrill St3BR,1BA$2.49
234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 234234 Blue Hill Ave2BR,1BA$2.36
The Grove at Olmsted GreenTwo Bedroom Townhouse - Market Rate2BR,1.5BA$2.45
58 River St, Unit 558 River St1BR,1BA$2.40
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood in Mattapan, MA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Mattapan Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment is $2,000 at 58 Greendale Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Mattapan Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Mattapan is starting from $2,450 at 85 Tennis.

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