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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,070 | $1,700 | $2,219 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,300 | $3,960 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $2,500 | $4,700 |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $3,350 | $5,000 |
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA.
See all Apartments in MattapanThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Mattapan area of Mattapan, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 498 Norfolk priced from $2,025. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 498 Norfolk | Spacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| 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 | $2,219 |
| Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
| 70 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.26 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 26 Babson St Model at 26 Babson St, Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Fuller St | 230 Fuller St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston | 7 Wilmington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 10 Fabyan St, Unit #2 | 10 Fabyan St | 4BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 243 Callender St, Unit 2 | 243 Callender St | 4BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2 | 17 Hiawatha Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 37 Fairmount St, Unit 2 | 37 Fairmount St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 22 Deering Rd, Unit 22 Deering Rd #1 | 22 Deering Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Mattapan is under $2,450.
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 498 Norfolk which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $5,000.
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 9 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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