Mattapan Square Home for Rent

Mattapan Square in Boston is a densely populated neighborhood with multifamily properties and triple-decker condos dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many homes are within walking distance of bus lines and train stations, with prices ranging from $550,000 to over $1 million. Rentals are available in newer complexes like The Loop at Mattapan Station. Residential streets branch off Cummins Highway and River Street, featuring sidewalks and private driveways, with additional street parking. The Neponset River along the southern border offers outdoor recreation, including fishing, paddle boating, and the Lower Neponset River Trail for hiking and biking. The Neponset Esplanade Park provides a canoe launch, footpaths, and picnic benches, while the Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary offers trails and educational programs. Blue Hill Avenue, the main street, is lined with locally owned businesses, services, and restaurants, including Haitian and Caribbean eateries, delis, and takeout spots. Notable dining options include Brothers for American-style comfort food and Simco’s for hot dogs. Shoppers can visit America’s Food Basket of Mattapan, CVS, and nearby Price Rite and Stop & Shop within 3 miles. The Mattapan Square Main Streets organization hosts community events like unity walks and the annual Stroll of the District. Public transportation is a major draw, with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority providing buses, the scenic Mattapan Trolley, and a commuter rail on the Fairmount Line. Drivers can use Blue Hill Avenue or Gallivan Boulevard to reach Interstate 93 into Boston, 8 miles away, and Boston Logan International Airport is about 10 miles away. New Mission High School, serving grades seven through 12, is highly rated and offers an Early College and Career Pathways program.