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36 Emerson St
36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $875 (87 Rentals)
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538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 02127
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$875
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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 2
424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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$900
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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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$900
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89 Cedar St, Unit 3
89 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,000
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6 Woodbine St, Unit Big & Cozy
6 Woodbine StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,050
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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1
29 Tremlett StBoston, MA 02124
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40 Forest St
40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,200
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11 Edison Grn, Unit 1
11 Edison GrnBoston, MA 02125
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7 Carolina St, Unit 3C
7 Carolina StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,300
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10 Bellflower St, Unit Room 1
10 Bellflower StBoston, MA 02125
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$1,300
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85 Draper St, Unit #2
85 Draper StBoston, MA 02122
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16 Wakullah St, Unit 2
16 Wakullah StBoston, MA 02119
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198 Maverick St, Unit 1
198 Maverick StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,400
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42 Warwick St
42 Warwick StBoston, MA 02120
32 Cunard St
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70 Sudan St
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23 Wabeno St
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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16 Wakullah St, Unit 2
16 Wakullah StBoston, MA 02119
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16 Wakullah St, Unit 2
16 Wakullah StBoston, MA 02119
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19 Downer AveBoston, MA 02125
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$1,700
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117 Buttonwood St, Unit 1
117 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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$1,725
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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,737 - $2,026
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35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,800
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30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2
30 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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$1,800
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30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2
30 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$1,800 - $2,450
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105 Buttonwood St
105 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1
Furnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,854 - $13,060
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7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,895 - $3,100
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227 Newbury St
227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,895 - $2,295
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302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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846 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3
846 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02125
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18 Rockville Park, Unit 1R
18 Rockville ParkBoston, MA 02119
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50 Hereford St, Unit 3
50 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,950
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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,9501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
18 Rockville Park, Unit 1F
18 Rockville ParkBoston, MA 02119
25 Ridgeway Ln
BostonMA02114
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$1,975Studio Apartments Available Now
767 Tremont St, Unit 6
767 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,975Studio Apartments Available May 1, 2027
767 Tremont St
767 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,980 - $5,700
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78 Saint Stephen St
78 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,995
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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$1,995 - $2,195
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,995
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit D
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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393 Adams St, Unit BSMT
393 Adams StBoston, MA 02122
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$2,000
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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South Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,876 | $1,725 | $6,365 |
| Cheap South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,438 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,548 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,445 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,673 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,161 | $900 | $9,800 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Charter St Model at 26 Charter St, Unit 2 in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit G3 in the Roxbury neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 26 Charter St, Unit 2 | 26 Charter St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 126 Warren St, Unit G3 | 126 Warren St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 304 Newbury St, Unit 8 | 304 Newbury St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 333 Washington St, Unit 1 | 333 Washington St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 42 Warwick St | 42 Warwick St | 5BR, 3.5BA | $0.14 |
| 89 Cedar St, Unit 3 | 89 Cedar St | 6BR, 3BA | $0.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Boston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Boston is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,737.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $1,847 at Burbank Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston is starting from $1,900 at 15-25 Hemenway St.
What is the most affordable South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4 Hamlet Boston LLC and starts from $2,500.
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