
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (49 Rentals)
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David @ 775

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

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10-20 Thorn St

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

58 Greendale Rd

498 Norfolk

Ledgewood Apartments

430 River
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720 River

760 Cummins Highway

480 Norfolk

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64 Stockton St, Unit 1

47 Orlando St

18 Fabyan St, Unit 1 Bed Room in Dorchester

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28 Old Morton St, Unit Shared 2 bedroom

74 Stanton St

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85 Tennis
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274 Wood Ave, Unit 1

836 Canterbury St

1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit B

1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit B

63-65 Catherine St

65 Catherine St, Unit 65

19 Ridgeview Ave

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837 River St, Unit 5

20 Fairmount St, Unit 3
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1222 Blue Hill Ave

20 Fairmount St, Unit 2

41 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2R

289 Walk Hill St, Unit ST

580 Cummins Hwy

289 Walk Hill St, Unit STH

16 Mt Calvary Rd, Unit 1

20 Fairmount St, Unit 4

16 Mt Calvary Rd
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648 Cummins Hwy, Unit 648

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897 Canterbury St, Unit 897

16 Mount Calvary Rd, Unit #1

12 Bailey St, Unit 19

12 Bailey St, Unit 17

648 Cummins Hwy

Oliva at Lower Mills

25 Sutton St

43-47 Fremont St, Unit 5
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491 Huntington Ave

1111-1115-1115 Blue Hill Ave

Willowwood #95

64 Capen St
Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Mattapan?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,342 | $1,700 | $2,950 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $900 | $3,620 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $1,600 | $3,575 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,300 | $3,800 |
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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 85 Tennis priced from $1,950. Morton Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Tennis | 1BR | 1BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| Morton Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,975 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio, 1BA | $2,303 |
| 480 Norfolk | 2BR | 2BR, 1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $1.07 price per square foot 28 Old Morton St Model at 28 Old Morton St, Unit Shared 2 bedroom in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 74 Mora St Model at 74 Mora St, Unit Unit 1 in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Mattapan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 28 Old Morton St, Unit Shared 2 bedroom | 28 Old Morton St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| 74 Mora St, Unit Unit 1 | 74 Mora St | 4BR, 1.5BA | $2.53 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $2.43 |
| 7 Crowell St | 7 Crowell St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.58 |
| 52 Woolson St | 52 Woolson St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.80 |
| Morton Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.15 |
| 64 Stockton St, Unit 1 | 64 Stockton St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.90 |
| 897 Canterbury St, Unit 897 | 897 Canterbury St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| 480 Norfolk | 2BR | 2BR, 1BA | $2.80 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Mattapan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Mattapan is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 85 Tennis which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $2,950.
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 18 regular apartments in Southern 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 Southern Mattapan?
Cheap apartments in Southern Mattapan have an average cost of $660 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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