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Apartments for Rent in South Boston MA

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South Boston, MA Apartments for Rent

South Boston—locals call it Southie—sits on Dorchester Bay with sandy beaches, long harbor walks, and quick MBTA access. If you’re searching for apartments for rent in South Boston, you’ll find options near Castle Island and along East/West Broadway, plus rentals close to Broadway Station and Andrew Station on the Red Line. From Broadway it’s one stop to South Station for the Financial District and commuter rail, and the Silver Line connects the South Boston Waterfront to downtown and Logan Airport, keeping commutes to the Seaport and Fort Point simple.

Top spots to look for apartments include City Point for streets by Medal of Honor Park, M Street Beach, and Castle Island’s Fort Independence; Telegraph Hill around Dorchester Heights for skyline views and walks to Broadway dining; West Broadway for a dense run of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques; East Broadway for everyday services and neighborhood eateries; Andrew Square for Red Line access and quick links to I-93; the South Boston Waterfront/Seaport for modern homes by the Harborwalk, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center; and Fort Point for brick lofts, galleries, and canal-side restaurants. Weekends are easy with apartments near Castle Island, strolls on the Harborwalk, beach time at Carson and M Street, or shows and pop-ups at the ICA and Lawn on D.

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South Boston, MA Rental Insights

South Boston, MA offers strong transit coverage and frequency. Most trips are doable by bus or train.

Students renting in South Boston, MA have access to UMass Boston, Tufts University, Boston, Emerson College, and Suffolk University.

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