Gated Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA Under $5,000 (156 Rentals)

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1410 Columbia
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$3,095 - $3,950
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia RdSouth Boston, MA 02127
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SOBO Place

55 W 5th StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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125 Beacon St, Unit #113 - PENTHOUSE
$5,000
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125 Beacon St, Unit #113 - PENTHOUSE

125 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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1426 Columbia Rd, Unit 3
$4,860
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$4,860

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$4,860
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1426 Columbia Rd, Unit 3

1426 Columbia RdBoston, MA 02127
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151 G St, Unit 3
$4,860
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$4,860

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$4,860
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151 G St, Unit 3

151 G StBoston, MA 02127
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14 Humboldt Pl, Unit #1
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Humboldt Pl, Unit #1

14 Humboldt PlBoston, MA 02127
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299 Dudley St, Unit 4
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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299 Dudley St, Unit 4

299 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
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291 Dorchester St, Unit #287 - 2
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
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291 Dorchester St, Unit #287 - 2

291 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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7 Phillips St, Unit 4
$4,475
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$4,475

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$4,475
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7 Phillips St, Unit 4

7 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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Castle Square
$4,148
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$4,148

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$4,148
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Castle Square

484 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2

82 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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66 N Margin St, Unit #64 - 4F
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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66 N Margin St, Unit #64 - 4F

66 N Margin StBoston, MA 02113
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671 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #671 -3
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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671 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #671 -3

671 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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608 Shawmut Ave
$3,995
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$3,995

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$3,995
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608 Shawmut Ave

608 Shawmut AveBoston, MA 02118
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99 Eustis St, Unit 601-208
$3,988
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$3,988

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$3,988
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99 Eustis St, Unit 601-208

99 Eustis StBoston, MA 02119
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212 Stuart
$3,900 - $20,486
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$3,900 - $20,486

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$3,900 - $20,486
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212 Stuart

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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276 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

276 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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393 W Broadway, Unit 3
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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393 W Broadway, Unit 3

393 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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164 Old Colony Ave, Unit #200 - 301
$3,775
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$3,775

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$3,775
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164 Old Colony Ave, Unit #200 - 301

164 Old Colony AveBoston, MA 02127
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110 Sudbury St, Unit 1810
$3,735
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$3,735

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$3,735
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110 Sudbury St, Unit 1810

110 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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10 New St, Unit #604
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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10 New St, Unit #604

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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1724 Washington St, Unit #3
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
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1724 Washington St, Unit #3

1724 Washington StBoston, MA 02118
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The Alyx
$3,594 - $19,493
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$3,594 - $19,493

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The Alyx

131 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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73 Hemenway St, Unit 28
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
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73 Hemenway St, Unit 28

73 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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17 Cummings St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Cummings St, Unit 2

17 Cummings StBoston, MA 02118
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525 E 3rd St, Unit 3F
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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525 E 3rd St, Unit 3F

525 E 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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71 Joy St, Unit #70 - 14
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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71 Joy St, Unit #70 - 14

71 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated South Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in South Boston?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in South Boston is at 7INK listed at $1,411.

How much is the average rent for a Gated South Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in South Boston is $4,496.

What is the largest Gated South Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in South Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for South Boston Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in South Boston is currently at 1,815 sq ft.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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