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18 Perrin St

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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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Commerce Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Van Ness Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Terrace

238 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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Phillips Brooks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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Harrington's Place
Studio Apartments

Harrington's Place

55 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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The Meeting House
Studio Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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96-102 Winthrop St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Smith House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smith House

757 Shawmut AveRoxbury, MA 02120
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South Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Boston, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,510. Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
The Muse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA and Nearby

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 56 Prince St Model at 56 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
56 Prince St, Unit 256 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
100 Warren St, Unit 12100 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.22
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
43 Anderson St, Unit 843 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
56 Prince St, Unit G256 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.21
6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH6 Rutland Sq1BR,1BA$0.21
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,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

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

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 $1,950 at The Muse.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.