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

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Morton Village
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$1,975 - $3,739

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Base Rent$1,975 - $3,739

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Morton Village

65-95 Morton Village DrMattapan, MA 02126
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David @ 775
Rent Specials
$2,271 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,271 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$2,271 - $3,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

David @ 775

775 Morton StMattapan, MA 02126
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58 Greendale Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

58 Greendale Rd

58 Greendale RdMattapan, 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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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126

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720 River
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 River

720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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760 Cummins Highway
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

760 Cummins Highway

760 Cummins HwyMattapan, MA 02126
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480 Norfolk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Norfolk

480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
property at 47 Orlando St
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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47 Orlando St

BostonMA02126
property at 74 Stanton St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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74 Stanton St

BostonMA02124
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85 Tennis
$1,950 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,550
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

85 Tennis

85 Tennis RdBoston, MA 02126
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property at 836 Canterbury St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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836 Canterbury St

BostonMA02131
property at 63-65 Catherine St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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63-65 Catherine St

BostonMA02131
property at 65 Catherine St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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65 Catherine St, Unit 65

65 Catherine St
BostonMA02131
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property at 19 Ridgeview Ave
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19 Ridgeview Ave

BostonMA02126

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property at 1222 Blue Hill Ave
$2,354

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Base Rent$2,354

Total Monthly Price$2,354
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1222 Blue Hill Ave

BostonMA02126
property at 580 Cummins Hwy
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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580 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
property at 20 Fairmount St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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20 Fairmount St, Unit 4

20 Fairmount St
BostonMA02124
property at 16 Mt Calvary Rd
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16 Mt Calvary Rd

BostonMA02131

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648 Cummins Hwy, Unit 648
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

648 Cummins Hwy, Unit 648

648 Cummins HwyBoston, MA 02126
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property at 16 Mount Calvary Rd
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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16 Mount Calvary Rd, Unit #1

16 Mount Calvary Rd
BostonMA02131
property at 648 Cummins Hwy
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
Affordability

648 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
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Oliva at Lower Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva at Lower Mills

1137 Washington StBoston, MA 02124
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property at 25 Sutton St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Sutton St

BostonMA02126
property at 43-47 Fremont St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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43-47 Fremont St, Unit 5

43-47 Fremont St
BostonMA02126

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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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Willowwood #95
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowwood #95

95 Willowwood StBoston, MA 02124
property at 64 Capen St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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64 Capen St

BostonMA02124

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
85 Tennis1BR1BR, 1BA$1,950
Morton Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,975
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR, 1BA$2,100
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio, 1BA$2,303
480 Norfolk2BR2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Old Morton St, Unit Shared 2 bedroom28 Old Morton St2BR, 1BA$1.07
74 Mora St, Unit Unit 174 Mora St4BR, 1.5BA$2.53
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR, 2BA$2.43
7 Crowell St7 Crowell St3BR, 1BA$2.58
52 Woolson St52 Woolson St2BR, 1BA$2.80
Morton Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.15
64 Stockton St, Unit 164 Stockton St1BR, 1BA$0.90
897 Canterbury St, Unit 897897 Canterbury St2BR, 1BA$2.63
480 Norfolk2BR2BR, 1BA$2.80
430 RiverBeautiful 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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