Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $700 (155 Rentals)

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New Girls Latin Academy
from $1,1001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Girls Latin Academy

45 Centre StDorchester, MA 02124
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Phillips Brooks
from $1,5711 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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The Meeting House
from $1,596Studio Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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80 Richmond St.
from $1,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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17 Michigan Ave
$9005 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

17 Michigan Ave

Boston, MA 02121
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368 Park St
$9504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

368 Park St

Boston, MA 02124
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19 Harvest St
$1,0004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

19 Harvest St

Boston, MA 02125
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16 Glenway St
$1,0253 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

16 Glenway St

Boston, MA 02121
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11 Baird St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

11 Baird St

Boston, MA 02124
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71 School St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

71 School St

Boston, MA 02119
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195 Hancock St
$1,0503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

195 Hancock St

Boston, MA 02125
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61 Lithgow
$1,0504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

61 Lithgow

Boston, MA 02124
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61 Lithgow St
$1,0754 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 30

61 Lithgow St

Boston, MA 02124
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35 Newport St
$1,0754 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

35 Newport St

Boston, MA 02125
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52 Crescent Ave
$1,0754 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

52 Crescent Ave

Boston, MA 02125
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101 Calumet St
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

101 Calumet St

Boston, MA 02120
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1 Folsom Ave
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 28

1 Folsom Ave

Boston, MA 02120
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105 Walnut St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

105 Walnut St

Boston, MA 02145
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57 Pleasant St
$1,1504 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

57 Pleasant St

Boston, MA 02125
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33 Howell St
$1,1503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

33 Howell St

Boston, MA 02125
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48 Dudley St
$1,1753 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 31

48 Dudley St

Boston, MA 02119
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31 Gay Head St
$1,1753 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

31 Gay Head St

Boston, MA 02130
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41 Brook St
$1,1753 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

41 Brook St

Brookline, MA 02445
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114 Boston St
$1,2254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

114 Boston St

Boston, MA 02125
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101.5 Calumet St
$1,2503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

101.5 Calumet St

Boston, MA 02120
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88 Glen St
$1,2503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

88 Glen St

Boston, MA 02145
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5 Oswald St
$1,2755 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Apr 10

5 Oswald St

Boston, MA 02120
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595 E 4th
$1,3004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

595 E 4th

Boston, MA 02127
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90 Mt Vernon St
$1,3303 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 3

90 Mt Vernon St

Boston, MA 02125
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41 Dorr St
$1,3754 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 31

41 Dorr St

Boston, MA 02119
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17 Berkshire St
$1,3753 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

17 Berkshire St

Boston, MA 02141
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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dorchester, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dorchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jones Hill$6,700$1,050245
Columbia Point$7,250$9001495
Uphams Corner$7,250$900485

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, MA is a Studio unit found at 151 Park Dr in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,500. Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
151 Park Dr1Studio,1BA$1,500
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
Nazing CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
15 Beale St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA

As of January 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.20 price per square foot 686 Parker St Model at 686 Parker St, Unit 1 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 246 Beacon St Model at 246 Beacon St, Unit BF starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
686 Parker St, Unit 1686 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.20
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
686 Parker St, Unit 1686 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.20
286 Beacon St, Unit B286 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.20
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.18
487 E Broadway, Unit 4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
4 Union Park, Unit G24 Union Park1BR,1BA$0.17
14 Ferndale St, Unit 314 Ferndale StStudio ,1BA$0.10
22 Chestnut Ave, Unit 422 Chestnut AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
37 Forbes St, Unit 137 Forbes StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Dorchester Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful location with a lot of history to call home, then you may be interested in Dorchester, MA. Dorchester, MA is colloquially referred to as the ôDotö and is a Boston Neighborhood that spans approximately 6 miles. It is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a location that has a lot of history. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for people to explore not only Dorchester, MA but also Boston itself. If you are looking for apartments in Dorchester, MA, then take some time to learn more about this city. After this, rely on us to help you find your next Dorchester apartment.á

Why live in Dorchester, MA?

People love to live in Dorchester, MA for a variety of reasons. First, the weather is relatively temperate. With several distinct seasons, the weather will rotate throughout the year. Second, there is plenty to do in Dorchester, MA, as this is one of the most important neighborhoods in Boston. Finally, the food in Dorchester, MA is also delicious! There is something for everyone!á

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Getting Around Dorchester, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester is at 151 Park Dr listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is starting from $2,081 at Stony Brook Village.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,869.

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