
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 South Neighborhood of Norwood, MA from $400 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 South area of Norwood.


66 Brook St, Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 2

66 Brook St, Unit 1

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Belmont West

Ridgecrest Village

Reed Street Apartments

11 Belvoir Rd, Unit Studio
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1459-1461 VFW Pky

1 Samoset Ave

Empresa

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Woodview at Randolph

Village Green Apartments

Parkway 1208

Willow Trace

29 Sherman St

31 Harvard St, Unit 4
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291 Newport Ave

55 Glover Ave

The Faraday

Sycamore on Main

42 Main St

Colonel Bell Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

Pine Tree Gardens

The Lincoln
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493 Belmont St

285-301 Newport Ave

165 Quincy Shore Dr

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

Elm Ledge Apartments

Spruce Meadows Apartments

605 Truman Hwy

Wollaston Manor - Age 62+ or Disabled

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community
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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 | $2,209 | $1,483 | $3,430 |
| Route 1 South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,200 | $8,885 |
| Route 1 South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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. Village Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,785. 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 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Large Living Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Walnut Park Apartments | 1 bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,819 |
| Walnut Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Oaks at Reservoir | One Bedroom One Bath - R3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Highland House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Westside Colonial | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 South, MA
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 South area is the $0.25 price per square foot 74 Bailey St Model at 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Route 1 South apartment is the 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Mount Hope 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 | 617 Hyde Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 39 Austin St, Unit 104 | 39 Austin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3 | 233 Huntington Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.42 |
| 9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-4 | 9 Stearns Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 30 Mount Hope St, Unit 2 | 30 Mount Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 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 |
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $30,879.
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 38 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 $249 which is $30,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 South.
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