Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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480 Norfolk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Norfolk

480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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Ledgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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15 Walton St

BostonMA02124
property at 43-47 Fremont St

43-47 Fremont St

BostonMA02126
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Rozzie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rozzie

289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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491 Huntington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

491 Huntington Ave

491-495 Huntington AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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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. Morton Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. 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
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
70 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2,450
720 River2BR2BR,1BA$2,450
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.29 price per square foot 50 Armandine St Model at 50 Armandine St, Unit 2 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 19 Irma St Model at 19 Irma St, Unit 3 starting at $3,765 with a $2.54 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.
50 Armandine St, Unit 250 Armandine St3BR,1BA$0.29
19 Irma St, Unit 319 Irma St4BR,1BA$2.54
243 Callender St, Unit 2243 Callender St4BR,1BA$2.39
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
20 Mildred Ave, Unit 320 Mildred Ave3BR,1BA$2.62
43 Oakridge St, Unit 243 Oakridge St2BR,1BA$1.92
34 Alicia Rd, Unit 134 Alicia Rd2BR,1BA$2.33
Morton Village2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.36
234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 234234 Blue Hill Ave2BR,1BA$2.36
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 58 Greendale Rd which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $6,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern 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 6 regular apartments in Southern Mattapan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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