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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (101 Rentals)
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$875
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$875
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$875
424 Bowdoin St, Unit 1
424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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$900
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$900
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$900
38 Crescent Ave, Unit 3
38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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$900
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$900
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B
38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
27 Woodward St, Unit 3
27 Woodward StBoston, MA 02127
6 Waumbeck St
BostonMA02121
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$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
33 Thornton St
33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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$1,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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$1,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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$1,479 - $17,068
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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621 E 8th St
BostonMA02128
110 Old Harbor St
BostonMA02127
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$1,517 - $3,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBoylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Furnished Private Bedroom in North End
15 Snow Hill St
BostonMA02113
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$1,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
17 Virginia St
BostonMA02125
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$1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Sou
86 Marine Rd
BostonMA02127
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$1,700
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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$1,700
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34 Linden St, Unit 20
34 Linden StBoston, MA 02122
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$1,713 - $1,998
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,800 - $2,850
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Anchorage
103 Ninth StCharlestown, MA 02129
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$1,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Sou
349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,880
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$1,880
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
459 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,880
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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
468 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,880
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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
457 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,880
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$1,880
464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
464 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,880
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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
483 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
118 Winthrop St
BostonMA02119
349 Dudley St
BostonMA02119
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$1,900
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$1,900
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
349 W Fourth StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,950
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126 Warren St, Unit 43
126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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769 Tremont St, Unit 2
769 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,975
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$1,975
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,995
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$1,995
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2
11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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389 Beacon St, Unit 15
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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24 Phillips St, Unit 1
24 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,995 - $3,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cara
13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,760 | $1,700 | $7,751 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,727 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,775 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,387 | $4,875 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chase St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,479 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA and Nearby
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.19 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 38 Crescent Ave Model at 38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B starting at $900 with a $0.09 price per square foot in the Columbia Point neighborhood. 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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| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
| 126 Warren St, Unit G3 | 126 Warren St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 40 Anderson St, Unit 5 | 40 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 24 Phillips St, Unit 1 | 24 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 55 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 55 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 11 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 11 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
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Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,713.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $1,900 at 125 WARREN.
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 $2,373 at Harbor Point.
What is the most affordable South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 19 Chase St and starts from $1,200.
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