Cheap Homes for Rent near South Boston, MA from $1,000 (98 Rentals)

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property at 10 Spaulding St

$1,050 - $1,250

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Spaulding St

BostonMA02122
property at 64 Percival St

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

64 Percival St, Unit 3

64 Percival St
BostonMA02122

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property at 78 Houghton St

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

78 Houghton St, Unit 2

78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122

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property at 23 Newport St

$1,330

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$1,330
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$1,330

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Newport St

BostonMA02125

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property at 294 D St

$1,490

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

294 D St, Unit 292-294 D str. #2, Room C

294 D St
BostonMA02127

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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 4 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,681. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,737. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,681
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
80 Phillips, Unit 580 Phillips2BR,1BA$0.03
64 Prince St, Unit 264 Prince St3BR,1.5BA$0.03
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 3830 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $860 to $25,550. There are also 2029 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $1,050 to $99,999.

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 $1,050 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,560.

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 $18,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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