
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)
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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $3,151 | $1,585 | $6,159 |
Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $1,507 | $7,947 |
Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $1,796 | $9,175 |
Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,211 | $2,343 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester Center, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,752. Gamma North Quincy in the Montclair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester Center apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Nazing Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,032 |
The Cara | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 02 | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $3.30 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 10 Mount Pleasant Ave in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Dorchester Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 137 Intervale St starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Roxbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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10 Mount Pleasant Ave | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $3.30 |
137 Intervale St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Neponset Landing | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Metro Marina Bay | B2 Pru | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
51 Colonial Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
David at 775 | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Nazing Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester Center is at Gamma North Quincy listed at $1,950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment is $1,752 at Stony Brook Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Center is starting from $2,032 at Nazing Court.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 137 Intervale St and starts from $2,900.
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