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property at 368 Park St

$810

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$810

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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368 Park St

BostonMA02124

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property at 240 Silver St

$1,010

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$1,010

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$1,010

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Silver St

BostonMA02127

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property at 114 Boston St

$1,030

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$1,030

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$1,030

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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114 Boston St

BostonMA02125
property at 823 Dorchester Ave

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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823 Dorchester Ave

BostonMA02125

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property at 195 Neponset Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

195 Neponset Ave

BostonMA02122

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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 3 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,411. Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKHarrington3BR,2BA$1,411
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
125 WARREN1x11BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 60 Saint James St Model at 60 Saint James St, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Roxbury 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.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
60 Saint James St, Unit 260 Saint James St1BR,1BA$0.18
405 Beacon St, Unit 10405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
100 Warren St, Unit 66-3100 Warren St5BR,3BA$0.14
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 4417 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $29,777. There are also 2050 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $780 to $45,000.

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 $780 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,642.

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 $1,100 to $13,164, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $960 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,534.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!