Cheap Homes for Rent in Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 770 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,800

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770 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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property at 5 River St

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 River St, Unit A, Unit A

5 River St
BostonMA02126

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2,100
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA

As of May 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
230 Fuller St230 Fuller St1BR,1BA$0.26
26 Babson St, Unit 126 Babson St3BR,1BA$1.65
7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston7 Wilmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.91
243 Callender St, Unit 2243 Callender St4BR,1BA$2.39
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
17 Hiawatha Rd, Unit Unit 217 Hiawatha Rd3BR,1BA$1.92
37 Fairmount St, Unit 237 Fairmount St2BR,1BA$2.17
22 Deering Rd, Unit 22 Deering Rd #122 Deering Rd3BR,1BA$2.38
810 American Legion Hwy810 American Legion Hwy2BR,1BA$2.63
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,200. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $900 to $8,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southern Mattapan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southern Mattapan ranges from $900 to $8,475 with an average monthly rent of $2,796.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southern Mattapan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southern Mattapan range from $2,500 to $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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