Apartments for Rent by Owner in South Boston, MA (47 Rentals)

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24 Hancock St, Unit #7
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Hancock St, Unit #7

24 Hancock StBoston, MA 02114
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177 W 6th St, Unit 4
$2,750
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$2,750

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

177 W 6th St, Unit 4

177 W 6th StBoston, MA 02127
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14 Edgerly Pl, Unit 3
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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14 Edgerly Pl, Unit 3

14 Edgerly PlBoston, MA 02116
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106 E Brookline St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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106 E Brookline St, Unit 1

106 E Brookline StBoston, MA 02118
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306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$3,750
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$3,750

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$3,750
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306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

306 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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254 Friend St, Unit 1
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

254 Friend St, Unit 1

254 Friend StBoston, MA 02114
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162 Commercial St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

Total Monthly Price
$3,500
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162 Commercial St, Unit 2

162 Commercial StBoston, MA 02109
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41 Howell St, Unit 2
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
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41 Howell St, Unit 2

41 Howell StBoston, MA 02125
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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115 Salem St, Unit 16
$2,640
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$2,640

Total Monthly Price
$2,640
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115 Salem St, Unit 16

115 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH

6 Rutland SqBoston, MA 02118
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61 Joy St, Unit 3
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
Studio Apartment Available Now

61 Joy St, Unit 3

61 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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14 John Eliot Square 4F, Unit 4F
$3,000
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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000
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14 John Eliot Square 4F, Unit 4F

14 John Eliot Square 4FBoston, MA 02119
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118 Buttonwood St, Unit 1
$4,800
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$4,800

Total Monthly Price
$4,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

118 Buttonwood St, Unit 1

118 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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225 Centre St
$2,900
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$2,900

Total Monthly Price
$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

225 Centre St

225 Centre StBoston, MA 02124
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88 Hammond St
$4,000
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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

88 Hammond St

88 Hammond StBoston, MA 02120
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28 Appleton St
$2,995
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$2,995

Total Monthly Price
$2,995
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28 Appleton St

28 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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470 E 3rd St
$3,950
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$3,950

Total Monthly Price
$3,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

470 E 3rd St

470 E 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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258 W Broadway
$4,400
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$4,400

Total Monthly Price
$4,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

258 W Broadway

258 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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10 Ward St
$7,000
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$7,000

Total Monthly Price
$7,000
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Ward St

10 Ward StBoston, MA 02127
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659 E 4th St
$4,800
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$4,800

Total Monthly Price
$4,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

659 E 4th St

659 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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54 Dudley St, Unit 1
$3,050
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$3,050

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

54 Dudley St, Unit 1

54 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
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74 Sydney, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

74 Sydney, Unit 1

74 SydneyBoston, MA 02125
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner South Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in South Boston?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in South Boston is at 5 Otisfield St, Unit # 2 listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner South Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in South Boston is $3,593.

What is the largest For rent By Owner South Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in South Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at 61 Joy St, Unit 3.

What is the average size for South Boston For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in South Boston is currently at 2,364 sq ft.

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