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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Gamma North QuincyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,032
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Frances at Ashmont Flats02Studio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $2.97 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 27 Edison Grn in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Dorchester Center apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at 10 Mount Pleasant Ave starting at $3,800 with a $3.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Edison Grn3 Bed3BR,2BA$2.97
10 Mount Pleasant Ave4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$3.30
3 Harold Park4 BD, 1 BA4BR,1BA$3.45
Neponset LandingB2B2BR,2BA$2.93
Baker Chocolate Factory2/12BR,1BA$3.19
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
51 Colonial Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.75
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.29
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,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 27 Edison Grn and starts from $3,450.

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