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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 $1,510. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

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

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.18 price per square foot 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit 8 in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 487 E Broadway Model at 487 E Broadway, Unit #4 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the West Broadway 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.
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 843 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
100 Warren St, Unit 12100 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.22
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 6859 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $45,000. There are also 4410 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $900 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 $900 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,423.

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 $1,573 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,010 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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