Cheap Homes for Rent in Southern Mattapan Neighborhood of Mattapan, MA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 25 Alpine St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Alpine St

BostonMA02126
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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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

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 Southern Mattapan

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Mattapan?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Southern Mattapan, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Mattapan ranging from $975 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 $975 to $8,475 with an average monthly rent of $2,478.

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 $2,750 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

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