Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 12, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in South Boston, Boston 114 W. Eighth St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in South Boston are hovering around $2,794, compared to a $2,300 one-bedroom median for Boston as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a South Boston rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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114 W. Eighth St.

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Listed at $1,750/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 114 W. Eighth St., is 37.4% less than the $2,794/month median rent for a one bedroom in South Boston.

The building includes assigned parking. In the unit, expect an eat-in kitchen. Cats and dogs are not permitted.

(See the complete listing here.)

381 Dorchester St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 381 Dorchester St., which is going for $1,950/month.

You can expect to find central heating and air conditioning in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

176 W. Sixth St.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 176 W. Sixth St., listed at $2,000/month.

The building features additional storage space. The listing also promises central heating, hardwood flooring and a deck in the apartment. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

56 Telegraph St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 56 Telegraph St., is also listed for $2,000/month.

You'll find a deck and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The building features on-site laundry.

(See the listing here.)

Athens Street

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Photo: Zumper

And lastly here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Athens Street, which, with 580 square feet, is going for $2,100/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. The apartment also features stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, an eat-in kitchen and a deck. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(Check out the listing here.)


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