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538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 02127
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110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
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67 Stanley St, Unit Stanley street
67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
114 Pleasant St
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67 Stanley St, Unit 1
67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
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106 Harrishof St, Unit 3
106 Harrishof StBoston, MA 02121
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10 Bellflower St
10 Bellflower StBoston, MA 02125
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40 Forest St, Unit 2a
40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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233 Centre St, Unit 2
233 Centre StBoston, MA 02124
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNew Castle Court
599 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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19 Downer AveBoston, 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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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
928 Dorchester Ave
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1 Linden St, Unit 4
1 Linden StBoston, MA 02127
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
14 Cottage St
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32 Saint Stephen St
32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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56 Prince St, Unit 1
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
767 Tremont St
BostonMA02118
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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405 Beacon St, Unit 4
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit A
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit 15
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit B
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
39 Hemenway St
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
853 Harrison Ave
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80 West Cedar St
80 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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3 Chamblet St
3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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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 | $2,912 | $1,725 | $8,447 |
| Cheap South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,640 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,520 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,560 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,026 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,684 | $4,000 | $9,800 |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in South Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at New Castle Court in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,662. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,737. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Court | Newcastle | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 227 Newbury St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Phillips, Unit 5 | 80 Phillips | 2BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 64 Prince St, Unit 2 | 64 Prince St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.03 |
| 26 Taft St | 26 Taft St | 3BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 80 Havre St, Unit 2 | 80 Havre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 120 Washington St, Unit 5 | 120 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 New Castle Court listed at $1,662.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $1,895 at 227 Newbury 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 7INK and starts from $2,038.
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