Homes for Rent in South Boston, MA Under $5,500 (1,882 Rentals)

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property at 242 Shawmut Ave

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

242 Shawmut Ave

BostonMA02118
property at 35 E Concord St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

35 E Concord St

BostonMA02118
property at 272 Newbury St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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272 Newbury St, Unit 14

272 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 10 Bowdoin St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

10 Bowdoin St, Unit 407

10 Bowdoin St
BostonMA02114
property at 165 Tremont St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

165 Tremont St, Unit 404

165 Tremont St
BostonMA02111
property at 165 Tremont St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

165 Tremont St, Unit 404

165 Tremont St
BostonMA02111
property at 22 Sussex St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

22 Sussex St

BostonMA02120
property at 1950 Washington St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1950 Washington St, Unit PH-5C

1950 Washington St
BostonMA02118
property at 296 Newbury St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

296 Newbury St, Unit 14

296 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 256 Newbury St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

256 Newbury St, Unit 14

256 Newbury St
BostonMA02116

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property at 244 Beacon St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

244 Beacon St, Unit 1B

244 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 242 Shawmut Ave

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

242 Shawmut Ave, Unit 1B

242 Shawmut Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 282 Newbury St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

282 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
property at 27 Saint Stephen St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1

27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 24 Washburn St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Washburn St, Unit 1

24 Washburn St
BostonMA02125
property at 1021 Tremont St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1021 Tremont St, Unit 3

1021 Tremont St
BostonMA02120
property at 86 Hammond St

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

86 Hammond St, Unit 2

86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
property at 230 Tremont St

$5,495

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$5,495

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$5,495

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

230 Tremont St, Unit 1

230 Tremont St
BostonMA02116

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property at 1180 Washington St

$5,495 - $6,100

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$5,495

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$5,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1180 Washington St

BostonMA02118
property at 103 Cedar St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

103 Cedar St, Unit 2

103 Cedar St
BostonMA02119
property at 299 Marlborough St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

299 Marlborough St

BostonMA02116
property at 616 Columbus Ave

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

616 Columbus Ave, Unit 2

616 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 658 Massachusetts Ave

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

658 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

658 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 106 Hammond St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

106 Hammond St, Unit 3

106 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
property at 108 Hammond St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

108 Hammond St, Unit 2

108 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
property at 237 Northampton St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

237 Northampton St, Unit 1

237 Northampton St
BostonMA02118
property at 6 Clearway St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 Clearway St, Unit 1

6 Clearway St
BostonMA02115
property at 92 Hammond St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

92 Hammond St, Unit 4

92 Hammond St
BostonMA02120

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property at 227 Marlborough St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

227 Marlborough St, Unit 1

227 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116
property at 230 Tremont St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

230 Tremont St, Unit 4

230 Tremont St
BostonMA02116
property at 54 E Springfield St

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

54 E Springfield St, Unit 1##

54 E Springfield St
BostonMA02118
property at 246 Commonwealth Ave

$5,400

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$5,400

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$5,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

246 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5

246 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 99 Kneeland St

$5,390

Plus Fees

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
property at 99 Kneeland St

$5,350

Plus Fees

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
property at 48 Clearway St

$5,350

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$5,350

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$5,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

48 Clearway St, Unit 16-8

48 Clearway St
BostonMA02115
property at 99 Kneeland St

$5,335

Plus Fees

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
property at 510 Dorchester Ave

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

510 Dorchester Ave

BostonMA02127

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property at 61 Myrtle St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

61 Myrtle St, Unit 1

61 Myrtle St
BostonMA02114
property at 43 Westland Ave

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

43 Westland Ave, Unit 90-204

43 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 10 Clearway St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

10 Clearway St, Unit 8

10 Clearway St
BostonMA02115
property at 175 Northampton St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

175 Northampton St, Unit 2

175 Northampton St
BostonMA02118
property at 44 Clearway St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

44 Clearway St, Unit 8

44 Clearway St
BostonMA02115
property at 250 Commonwealth Ave

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

250 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 20

250 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 329 W 4th St

$5,300

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$5,300

Total Monthly Price
$5,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

329 W 4th St

BostonMA02127
property at 398 E 8th St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

398 E 8th St

BostonMA02127
property at 799 E 4th St

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

799 E 4th St

BostonMA02127
property at 75 Westland Ave

$5,300

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$5,300

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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

75 Westland Ave, Unit 302

75 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Boston?

There are currently 4406 Apartments for Rent in South Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $21,989. There are also 2078 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Boston ranging from $700 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 $700 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,631.

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 $13,264, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $910 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,534.

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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!