8 Buttonwood St, Unit 3rd Floor
8 Buttonwood St
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103 Hancock St
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12 Taft St
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25 Dorchester St, Unit 2
25 Dorchester St
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133 Seaport Blvd, Unit 722
133 Seaport Blvd
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104R Homes Ave
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614 Columbia Rd, Unit 1
614 Columbia Rd
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94 Winthrop St
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40 Saint Botolph, Unit 46
40 Saint Botolph
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43 Anderson St, Unit 3
43 Anderson St
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270 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
270 Huntington Ave
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38 Anderson St, Unit 2
38 Anderson St
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35 Westland Ave
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31 Orkney Rd, Unit 41
31 Orkney Rd
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66 Middle St
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64 Hemenway St
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295 Newbury St, Unit 2
295 Newbury St
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97 Broadway
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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8
702 Massachusetts Ave
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94 Saint Botolph St
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907 Boylston St, Unit 25
907 Boylston St
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385 Dorchester St, Unit B2
385 Dorchester St
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43 Westland Ave
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63 Burbank St, Unit 4
63 Burbank St
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179 Beacon St
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372 North St, Unit 1
372 North St
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11 Charter St, Unit 3R
11 Charter St
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231 W 3rd St, Unit 1
231 W 3rd St
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31 Orkney Rd, Unit 5
31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
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92 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2
92 Blue Hill Ave
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65 Hemenway St
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462 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4
462 Massachusetts Ave
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31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
68 Myrtle St, Unit 8
68 Myrtle St
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313 Beacon St, Unit 2
313 Beacon St
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280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G1
280 Commonwealth Ave
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37 Revere St, Unit 3
37 Revere St
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123 Myrtle St, Unit 2
123 Myrtle St
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161 Endicott St
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123 Myrtle St, Unit 123
123 Myrtle St
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26 Fleet St
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270 Huntington Ave, Unit 201
270 Huntington Ave
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21 Beacon St, Unit 7K
21 Beacon St
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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2
16 Cedar Lane Way
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132 Hemenway St, Unit 44
132 Hemenway St
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600 Columbia Rd, Unit 26
600 Columbia Rd
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South Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,142 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,525 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,679 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,400 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,310 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston
What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?
There are currently 3973 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $25,927. There are also 2280 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $1,025 to $35,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Boston?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Boston ranges from $1,025 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,996.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Boston?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Boston range from $900 to $17,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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