Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

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

480 Norfolk

480-498 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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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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The Elaine
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elaine

422 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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491 Huntington Ave
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 480 Norfolk priced from $2,050. 430 River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
480 Norfolk1BR1BR,1BA$2,050
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,100
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.32 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St, Unit A in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 81 Ballou Ave Model at 81 Ballou Ave starting at $3,650 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the South Dorchester 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.
230 Fuller St, Unit A230 Fuller St4BR,2BA$0.32
81 Ballou Ave81 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$0.37
11 Meadowbank Ave, Unit 211 Meadowbank Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
609 Morton St, Unit 609 Morton St 2nd Fl609 Morton St4BR,1BA$2.31
16 Alicia Rd, Unit 216 Alicia Rd2BR,1BA$1.71
79 Ballou Ave, Unit 179 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
43 Oakridge St, Unit 243 Oakridge St2BR,1BA$1.93
120 Capen St, Unit 1120 Capen St3BR,1BA$2.21
76 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 276 Radcliffe Rd3BR,1BA$2.21
156 Callender St, Unit 1156 Callender St3BR,1BA$2.23

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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 $2,050 at 480 Norfolk.

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 $2,600 at 480 Norfolk.

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