Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA Under $2,000 (91 Rentals)

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36 Emerson St
$1,575 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,575 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,575 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

36 Emerson St

36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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538 E Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

538 E Broadway

538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 02127
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

333 Washington St, Unit 1

333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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389 Beacon St
$1,995 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,195
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

389 Beacon St

389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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78 Saint Stephen St
$1,980 - $5,700

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Base Rent$1,980 - $5,700

Total Monthly Price$1,980 - $5,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

78 Saint Stephen St

78 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,954 - $2,629

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Base Rent$1,954 - $2,629

Total Monthly Price$1,954 - $2,629
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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744 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02120
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7INK
$1,953 - $13,652

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Base Rent$1,953 - $13,652

Total Monthly Price$1,953 - $13,652
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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846 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

846 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3

846 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02125
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125 WARREN
$1,900 - $5,800

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Base Rent$1,900 - $5,800

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $5,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

125 WARREN

125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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15-25 Hemenway St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15-25 Hemenway St

15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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227 Newbury St
$1,895 - $3,100

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Base Rent$1,895 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $3,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

227 Newbury St

227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2

30 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2

30 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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35 @ EightSixty
$1,737 - $2,026

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Base Rent$1,737 - $2,026

Total Monthly Price$1,737 - $2,026
Studio Apartments Available Now

35 @ EightSixty

860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Burbank Terrace
$1,728 - $2,202

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Base Rent$1,728 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,728 - $2,202
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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117 Buttonwood St, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

117 Buttonwood St, Unit 1

117 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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40 Forest St
$1,150 - $1,350

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,350
12 Month Lease Term
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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89 Cedar St, Unit 3
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

89 Cedar St, Unit 3

89 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 2
$875

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Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

424 Bowdoin St, Unit 2

424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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property at 30 Thornley St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 Thornley St

BostonMA02125

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property at 25 Ridgeway Ln
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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25 Ridgeway Ln

BostonMA02114
property at 135 Marlborough St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 Marlborough St

BostonMA02116
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property at 454 Hanover St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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454 Hanover St

BostonMA02113

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

How much are Studio apartments in South Boston?

There are currently 1,363 Studio Apartments in South Boston with rent ranges from $1,725 to $6,438 with an average price of $2,815.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Boston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Boston ranges from $875 to $10,785 with an average monthly rent of $3,557.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Boston range from $900 to $26,094. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,453.

How expensive are South Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 783 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $17,908 - averaging $4,566 for the location.

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