Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA from $700 (79 Rentals)

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35 @ EightSixty
$868 - $2,026
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35 @ EightSixty

860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

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
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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21 Sudan St
$1,350 - $1,650
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$1,350 - $1,650
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21 Sudan St

21 Sudan StDorchester, MA 02125
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40 Forest St
$1,500 - $5,000
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$1,500 - $5,000
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$1,500 - $5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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Boylston St, 40
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$1,517 - $4,200
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$1,517 - $4,200
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Boylston St, 40

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 93 Beacon St

$1,600

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$1,600
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93 Beacon St

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7INK
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$1,640 - $13,409
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$1,640 - $13,409
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7INK

217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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195 Maverick St, Unit B1
$1,700
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$1,700
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195 Maverick St, Unit B1

195 Maverick StBoston, MA 02128
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126 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,125
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$1,725 - $2,125
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$1,725 - $2,125
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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269 Bolton St
$1,800 - $4,050
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$1,800 - $4,050
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269 Bolton St

269 Bolton StBoston, MA 02127
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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 1 Bed unit found at 21 Sudan St in the Columbia Point neighborhood priced from $1,350. 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
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKCentury4BR,2BA$1,640

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

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.18 price per square foot 269 Bolton St Model at 269 Bolton St in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 26 Taft St Model at 26 Taft St starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
269 Bolton St269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.18
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
97 Cottage St, Unit 197 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.21
117 Beacon St117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
54 S Russell St54 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Decatur St28 Decatur StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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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 103 Hemenway St listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $1,350 at 21 Sudan 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 $1,776.

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