Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (84 Rentals)

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property at 23 Juniper St

$1,000

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$1,000

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23 Juniper St

BostonMA02119
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3

100 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 118 Winthrop St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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118 Winthrop St

BostonMA02119
property at 120 Charles St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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120 Charles St

BostonMA02122
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28 Chelsea St
$1,950
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$1,950

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28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
$1,995
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$1,995

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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 17 Duncan St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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17 Duncan St

BostonMA02122

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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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South Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKHarrington3BR,2BA$1,411
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

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

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
126 Warren St, Unit G3126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
100 Warren St, Unit 66-3100 Warren St5BR,3BA$0.14
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13

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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

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 $2,000 at Terra on Lenox.

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 $1,411.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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