Baker Chocolate Factory
1200-1220 Adams St,
Dorchester, MA 02124
$1,659 - $3,500 | Studio - 2 Beds
Mattapan
Mattapan, MA
Area Guide
Relish access to tons of community resources
Diverse
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Vibrant
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Up-and-Coming
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Multicultural
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Artistic
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Less than ten miles south of Downtown Boston, Mattapan is a diverse neighborhood that is easily accessible to the heart of the city with convenience to the MBTA light rail and commuter rail. Mattapan offers residents access to a wide variety of resources, from the award-winning Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library to the Mattapan Boys and Girls Teen Center’s range of artistic programs.
Additional resources include the Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, which offers dynamic programming to engage residents and local organizations. The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition also provides residents with healthy eating options through weekend farmers markets, fitness campaigns, fresh food cooking courses, and more. Mattapan residents enjoy shopping options at Mattapan Square in addition to a slew of local businesses. Outdoor recreation abounds at Harambee Park, Hunt Playground, Lower Neponset River Trail, and nearby Franklin Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mattapan, MA is $1,610 for a studio, $2,127 for one bedroom, $2,571 for two bedrooms, and $1,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mattapan has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,127/month
722 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,970/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Transportation
74
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
64
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
63
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Stony Brook Reservation
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.