Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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Fairlawn Estates at the T
$2,219 - $2,832
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$2,219 - $2,832

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

15 Bismarck StMattapan, MA 02126
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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River 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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property at 00 Mountain

$1,000

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$1,000

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00 Mountain

BostonMA02124

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property at 466 River St

$1,737 - $2,234

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$1,737

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$1,737

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466 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 116 River St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,500

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$2,000

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$2,000

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
property at 52 Mascot St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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52 Mascot St

BostonMA02124
property at 451 Norfolk St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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451 Norfolk St

BostonMA02126
property at 25 Harley St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Harley St

BostonMA02124

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property at 1111 Blue Hill Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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1111 Blue Hill Ave

BostonMA02124
property at 1208 Morton St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Morton St

BostonMA02126
property at 815 Morton St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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815 Morton St

BostonMA02126
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2 Gladeside Ter, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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2 Gladeside Ter, Unit 1

2 Gladeside TerBoston, MA 02126
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property at 54 Greendale Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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54 Greendale Rd

BostonMA02126
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Rozzie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rozzie

289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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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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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 58 Greendale Rd priced from $2,000. 498 Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Southern Mattapan apartments for rent in Mattapan, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,025
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219
RozzieA1C1BR,1BA$2,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $1.98 price per square foot 7 Wilmington Ave Model at 7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 82 Ballou Ave Model at 82 Ballou Ave starting at $3,400 with a $2.43 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.
7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston7 Wilmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
243 Callender St, Unit 2243 Callender St4BR,1BA$2.39
37 Fairmount St, Unit 237 Fairmount St2BR,1BA$2.17
57 Rexford St, Unit 257 Rexford St2BR,1BA$2.48
The Grove at Olmsted GreenTwo Bedroom Townhouse - Market Rate2BR,1.5BA$2.45
58 River St, Unit 558 River St1BR,1BA$2.40
897 Canterbury St, Unit 897897 Canterbury St2BR,1BA$2.63
58 Greendale Rdone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2.53

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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 $2,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Mattapan?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 58 Greendale Rd which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $5,000.

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 7 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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