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property at 11 Langdon St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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11 Langdon St, Unit 1

11 Langdon St
BostonMA02119
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property at 7 Warwick St
$1,200 - $5,600

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Base Rent$1,200 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $5,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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7 Warwick St

BostonMA02120

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property at 9 Wilbur St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

9 Wilbur St

BostonMA02125

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property at 294 D St
$1,490

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,490

Total Monthly Price$1,490
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished
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property at 188 Maverick St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

188 Maverick St, Unit Suite

188 Maverick St
BostonMA02128

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property at 38 Tuttle St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

38 Tuttle St, Unit 2

38 Tuttle St
BostonMA02125

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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737

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

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Charter St Model at 26 Charter St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit G3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
26 Charter St, Unit 226 Charter St1BR,1BA$0.21
126 Warren St, Unit G3126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
304 Newbury St, Unit 8304 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.20
333 Washington St, Unit 1333 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.20
42 Warwick St42 Warwick St5BR,3.5BA$0.14
89 Cedar St, Unit 389 Cedar St6BR,3BA$0.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 3773 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $26,322. There are also 1587 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $750 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 $750 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,146.

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 $18,032, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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