
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,000 (68 Rentals)
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Fairlawn Estates at the T

1222 bluhille

10-20 Thorn St

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

58 Greendale Rd

498 Norfolk

Ledgewood Apartments

430 River

760 Cummins Highway
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480 Norfolk

720 River

70 Tennis

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47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3

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9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor

11 Bailey St

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20 Sutton St, Unit #2

Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit A

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

64 Stockton St, Unit B
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74 Stanton St

760 Cummins Hwy

700 Cummins Hwy

85 Tennis

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837 River St

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36 Eliot St

47 Cedar St

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The Rozzie

491 Huntington Ave

1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit B
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1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 4

95 Norfolk St

63-65 Catherine St

836 Canterbury St

7 Oakcrest Rd

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17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2

25 Weybosset St, Unit 1

82 Blake St

16 Mount Calvary Rd, Unit #1

12 Bailey St, Unit 19
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12 Bailey St, Unit 17

897 Canterbury St

65 Catherine St, Unit 65

6 Violante St

49

648 Cummins Hwy

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648 Cummins Hwy, Unit 648

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499 Cummins Hwy

375 Cummins Hwy, Unit 501

375 Cummins Hwy, Unit 301
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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 | $2,201 | $1,950 | $2,433 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,125 | $4,550 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,800 | $4,500 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,000 | $3,925 |
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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 430 River priced from $2,100. David @ 775 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,271. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| David @ 775 | 8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,271 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,303 |
| The Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $1.65 price per square foot 26 Babson St Model at 26 Babson St, Unit 1 in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 17 Hiawatha Rd Model at 17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 2 | 17 Hiawatha Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor | 9 Landor Rd | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 3 Mamelon Cir, Unit 2 | 3 Mamelon Cir | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 72 Stanton St, Unit #2A | 72 Stanton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 20 Sutton St, Unit #2 | 20 Sutton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1222 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 1222 Blue Hill Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 897 Canterbury St, Unit 897 | 897 Canterbury St | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3 | 47 Orlando St | 4BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $2,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 430 River which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $2,900.
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 4 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 $581 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Mattapan.
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