
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (51 Rentals)
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 3

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38 Crescent Ave

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1

7 Linden St

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2 Humboldt Ave, Unit 3B

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

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259 North St, Unit 2

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
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259 North St, Unit 2B

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33 Thornton St

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259 North St

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5 Otisfield St, Unit # 2

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4 Hestia Park, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment

Boylston St, 40

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35 @ EightSixty

60 Gibson St

774 Columbia Rd
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105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2

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28 Decatur St

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23 Arlington St, Unit 3
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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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South Boston Studio Apartments | $2,737 | $1,713 | $5,000 |
South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,391 | $875 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,174 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,445 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,521 | $900 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,756 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,167 | $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 |
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19 Chase St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA and Nearby
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 103 Buttonwood Model at 103 Buttonwood, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit G3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Roxbury 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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103 Buttonwood, Unit 2 | 103 Buttonwood | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
126 Warren St, Unit G3 | 126 Warren St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
43 Anderson St, Unit 1 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
767 Tremont St, Unit 2 | 767 Tremont St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
23 Arlington St, Unit 3 | 23 Arlington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 | 15 Centervale Park | 5BR,2BA | $0.13 |
68 Pinckney St, Unit #2 | 68 Pinckney St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
38 Crescent Ave | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2 | 105 Buttonwood St | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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Getting Around South Boston, MA
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
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 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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