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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, Boston, MA

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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room and kitchen with furniture and a table
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    130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $1,004
    1 BED $1,234
    2 BEDS $1,455

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    888 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden stool.
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    36 Emerson Street, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $1,575
  • A modern living room with a grey couch and a white coffee table.
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    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $1,575

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A white sink in a bathroom with a white bathtub and a white towel.
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    860 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    Income Restricted
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a blue chair, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a painting on the wall.
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    621 E 8Th St, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $1,775

Apartments Under $2,000

  • A modern living room with a grey couch, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a rug on the floor.
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    621 E 8Th St, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $1,850
  • a living room with a leather couch and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    115 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
    STUDIO $1,876
    1 BED $2,121

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    4 Lucy Street, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,206+
    1 BED $2,635+
    2 BEDS $3,626+

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    14
    3 days ago

    180 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    1 BED $2,600
    2 BEDS $3,200
    3 BEDS $4,000
  • a living room with a chair and a window
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    1410 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $2,775+
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  • A kitchen with dark wood floors and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    24 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114
    1 BED $2,850
  • a living room with a blue couch
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    5 Fan Pier Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $2,923+
    1 BED $3,367+
    2 BEDS $5,235+
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    899 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $2,951+
    1 BED $3,954+
    2 BEDS $5,584+
  • a pool table in a living room with a bar and television
    1 day ago

    399 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $3,023+
    1 BED $3,838+
    2 BEDS $5,610+
  • a white kitchen with a wooden floor and a stove and a television
    21
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    22 Fleet St, Boston, MA 02113
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    1 BED $3,100+
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  • a living room with a gray couch and a kitchen with glass doors
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    501 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $3,115+
    1 BED $3,858+
    2 BEDS $5,605+
  • a kitchen with an island and a living room with a couch
    10
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    50 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
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    1 BED $3,432+
    2 BEDS $3,951+
  • an empty living room and kitchen with large windows
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    25 James Oneill Street, South Boston, MA 02127
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  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs.
    42
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    20 Reverend Burke Street, South Boston, MA 02127
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  • a childrens playground in the middle of an apartment building
    3 days ago

    232 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    3 days ago

    5 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116
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  • a playground with slides in front of a brick building
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    1855 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    136 Lenox Street, Boston, MA 02118
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Getting around in South Boston, MA

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Very Walkable
64 /100
Good Transit
71 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 82, Transit Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 71

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,575 and $46,856.

How many cheap rentals are available in South Boston, Boston, MA on RentCafe?

There are 94 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Boston, Boston, MA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

The average South Boston, Boston, MA cheap apartment size is 855 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

Cheap apartments in South Boston, Boston, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA?

A cheap apartment in South Boston, Boston, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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