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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mattapan Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,700 | $2,219 |
| Southern Mattapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,100 | $3,100 |
| Southern Mattapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,600 | $4,500 |
| Southern Mattapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
| Southern Mattapan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $1,400 | $3,800 |
There are currently 60 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 |
| 480 Norfolk | Commuter's Dream! Discover our 2 bedroom apartm... | 2BR,1BA | $2,550 |
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Mattapan area is the $0.37 price per square foot 1234 Blue Hill Ave Model at 1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Southern Mattapan apartment is the 651 Washington St Model at 651 Washington St starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 1234 Blue Hill Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 651 Washington St | 651 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 14 Vera St, Unit 2 | 14 Vera St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 48 Woolson St, Unit 2 | 48 Woolson St | 4BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2 | 17 Hiawatha Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 20 Sutton St, Unit #2 | 20 Sutton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 67 River St, Unit 65 - 2 | 67 River St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $2,550.
The cheapest apartment in Southern Mattapan is 498 Norfolk which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Southern Mattapan costs $5,500.
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 6 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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