
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 South Neighborhood of Norwood, MA from $400 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 South area of Norwood.


George Court Apartments

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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1

11 Bailey St, Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 2

66 Brook St, Unit 1

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20 Sutton St, Unit #2
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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Belmont West

7 Main St

Ridgecrest Village

Village Green Apartments

Reed Street Apartments

11 Belvoir Rd, Unit Studio
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

1 Samoset Ave

1 Old Colony Rd

Empresa

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Woodview at Randolph

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The Standard Modern Residences

Copeland Crossing Apartments

28 Russell St
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760 Cummins Hwy

Sycamore on Main

42 Main St

Colonel Bell Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

Pine Tree Gardens

The Lincoln

285-301 Newport Ave
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165 Quincy Shore Dr

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

Spruce Meadows Apartments

Elm Ledge Apartments

605 Truman Hwy

Wollaston Manor - Age 62+ or Disabled

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

Wilkins Glen
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Parkway 1208

80 Richmond St.
Route 1 South, Norwood, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Route 1 South?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 South Studio Apartments | $2,161 | $1,483 | $3,569 |
| Route 1 South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,100 | $8,644 |
| Route 1 South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $2,000 | $6,276 |
| Route 1 South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $1,000 | $6,993 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Route 1 South Neighborhood of Norwood, MA.
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Cheapest Available Route 1 South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Route 1 South area of Norwood, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Elm Ledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,669. Here are the most affordable Route 1 South apartments for rent in Norwood, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Elm Ledge Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,669 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Many Closets | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Walnut Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Walnut Park Apartments | 1 bedroom 3rd floor with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,854 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,868 |
| The Oaks at Reservoir | One Bedroom One Bath - R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 South, MA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 South area is the $0.26 price per square foot 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Route 1 South apartment is the 176 Summit Ave Model at 176 Summit Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,425 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Quincy Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Route 1 South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 176 Summit Ave, Unit 4 | 176 Summit Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 32 Bishop Rd, Unit 3 | 32 Bishop Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 1234 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 1234 Blue Hill Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 140 Bellevue St | 140 Bellevue St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| 140 Bellevue St, Unit 0 | 140 Bellevue St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| 51B Prospect St, Unit 51 B | 51B Prospect St | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 26 Wilmore St, Unit B1 | 26 Wilmore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 32 Broad St, Unit 3rd Floor Apartment | 32 Broad St | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 20 Sutton St, Unit #2 | 20 Sutton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoute 1 South, Norwood, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Route 1 South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Route 1 South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Route 1 South is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 1 South?
The cheapest apartment in Route 1 South is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Route 1 South costs $36,417.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Route 1 South?
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 18 regular apartments in Route 1 South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Route 1 South?
Cheap apartments in Route 1 South have an average cost of $231 which is $36,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 South.
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